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.
22/05/2026 - Business and Market Discussion
Japan’s core inflation has dropped below the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for the first time in two years, leaving policymakers in a difficult position as they weigh monetary policy decisions for the rest of the year. Neil Newman, Head of Strategy at Astris Advisory, joins Jeff Cheung to discuss how Japan may move forward even as oil inventories continue to dwindle. Meanwhile, earnings season remains strong and the AI trade continues its upward momentum heading into the summer.
22/05/2026 - Adeniyi Abiodun - Agentic AI Payments
22/05/2026 - Business and Market Discussion
Japan’s core inflation has dropped below the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for the first time in two years, leaving policymakers in a difficult position as they weigh monetary policy decisions for the rest of the year. Neil Newman, Head of Strategy at Astris Advisory, joins Jeff Cheung to discuss how Japan may move forward even as oil inventories continue to dwindle. Meanwhile, earnings season remains strong and the AI trade continues its upward momentum heading into the summer.
22/05/2026 - Adeniyi Abiodun - Agentic AI Payments
