A natural companion to Money Talk, The Close will wrap the day’s market action, delving into what you need to know about the economy and investment planning. Join the team and their expert guests to get the very latest on the day's top business stories, as well as looking at how your lifestyle can affect your wallet and more, every weekday afternoon 5.05pm to 6pm (HKT) on RTHK Radio 3.
04/09/2026 - Business and Market Discussion
Following hawkish signals from Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata, Japanese financial firm Nomura says that three straight BOJ rate hikes are possible in an extreme case. Neil Newman, Head of Strategy at Astris Advisory, joins Jeff Cheung to dissect what that could mean for the Japanese Yen, the carry trade around the currency, and how outsized rate hikes in Japan could affect the global economy.
04/09/2026 - Consumer Council - Electrical Appliances
11/03/2026 - Business and Market Discussion
As the Iran War enters its 12th day, oil markets are experiencing extreme volatility amid reports that Iran has begun mining the Strait of Hormuz. Our resident financial expert Peter Guy and Tariq Dennison, Portfolio Manager at GFM Asset Management, join Jeff Cheung to examine the risks of sustained elevated oil prices and their potential impact on the global economy.
11/03/2026 - Chloe Maurel - Multi-agentic AI