Market View: From Bank Margins to Bull Runs - Who’s Really Winning This Rally?

Market View: From Bank Margins to Bull Runs - Who’s Really Winning This Rally?

Asia-Pacific markets are flashing mixed signals - from softer bank profits to roaring equity rallies, so where is the opportunity for investors?

DBS’ Q4 earnings remind investors that even best-in-class banks aren’t immune to margin pressure as interest rate tailwinds fade, even as wealth and fee income show resilience.

Japan’s markets surge as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secures a decisive election victory, fuelling optimism around fiscal stimulus, tax cuts, and a renewed equity bull case.

Wall Street stages a powerful comeback, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq jumping as chipmakers rebound and investors debate whether this is a genuine reset or a classic dead-cat bounce.

Goldman Sachs spotlights selective opportunities - from nuclear energy plays linked to Meta’s power needs to under-the-radar biotech bets after a bruising year.

Closer to home, Singapore stocks hold onto weekly gains, with Keppel Corp and Singapore Airlines leading, even as Yangzijiang Shipbuilding drags.

All this and more - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.

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Market View: Profits, Policy & Panic - Goldman’s Boom Meets Oil Shock Reality

Market View: Profits, Policy & Panic - Goldman’s Boom Meets Oil Shock Reality

We start in Singapore where the MAS has tightened policy for the first time since 2022, even as safe-haven flows push interbank rates lower - a rare divergence. Goldman Sachs delivers blockbuster ear...

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Influence: The New Luxury Code - Ben Jones on Mandala Club, ICON1C & the Experience Economy

Influence: The New Luxury Code - Ben Jones on Mandala Club, ICON1C & the Experience Economy

Meet an insider in Singapore's private club scene. Michelle Martin speaks with Ben Jones, Founder of Mandala Club and Co-founder of ICON1C, to unpack the evolution of modern luxury. From curated commu...

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Money and Me: REIT Opportunity  & the Mid-Cap Alpha Hunt

S-REITs are under pressure - where is smart money quietly stepping towards? Rising oil prices linked to the Strait of Hormuz are driving costs higher and dragging REIT valuations lower. The iEdge S-RE...

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Market View: Oil Blockade Shock, AI Chip Plays & Earnings Season - Amkor, Apple, TSMC in Focus

Market View: Oil Blockade Shock, AI Chip Plays & Earnings Season - Amkor, Apple, TSMC in Focus

Markets are rallying - but what does oil flashing over $100 indicate? Geopolitics takes centrestage as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate, with oil prices surging past US$100 and raising questions abo...

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Market View: Amazon to sell AI chips, Oil Shock & The Unexpected Winners

Market View: Amazon to sell AI chips, Oil Shock & The Unexpected Winners

Markets are rallying on peace hopes - but oil is telling a very different story. We unpack Amazon’s bold move against Nvidia and what it means for the future of AI economics. From GLP-1 weight loss dr...

10 Apr 24min

READ : Beyond Belief by Nir Eyal

READ : Beyond Belief by Nir Eyal

Bestselling author Nir Eyal shares how our beliefs shape our lives. Our beliefs can either hold us back or propel us toward our dreams. Sometimes we may not even be aware of the beliefs that are runni...

10 Apr 24min

Money and Me: Landlords are becoming co-living operators

Money and Me: Landlords are becoming co-living operators

What if your property could double its yield - without buying another one? We explore how Singapore landlords are transforming single-tenant homes into co-living cashflow machines. From landed propert...

10 Apr 25min

Money and Me: Are you insured for a specific illness or how a policy defines an illness and its treatment?

Money and Me: Are you insured for a specific illness or how a policy defines an illness and its treatment?

Even after life-saving surgery, a critical illness claim can be denied. What are you covered for and why? We explore how definitions influence payouts and highlight what consumers seeking "best" or "c...

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