China has inflated itself into economic growth which is unsustainable, says Jim Walker, founder and CEO of Asianomics. He speaks to CNBC's Martin Soong, Maria Bartiromo and Sri Jegarajah. Guest host Michael Yoshikami of YCMNet Advisors joins in the conversation.

Gold, right now, is not a good buy, says Robert Mundell, professor of economics at Columbia University. He tells CNBC's Chloe Cho & Rebecca Meehan why he sees the precious metal slipping below $900 an ounce.

Ray Ferguson, regional CEO of Standard Chartered Bank, says there is good progress and momentum in the wholesale & consumer business. He shares his outlook, with CNBC's Martin Soong & Sri Jegarajah.

Spot gold prices hit a new record high, above $1,160 an ounce on Monday. Bill McQuaker, head of equities & director of multi-manager funds at Henderson Global Investors, offers his take on what is driving gold prices, with CNBC's Martin Soong, Karen Tso, Sri Jegarajah.

Caltex is in the "backyard" of China and India, says its managing director, Julian Segal. He tells CNBC's Karen Tso that demand for oil in Asia will continue to grow.