How much risk premium is priced in oil

Fed on hold: What does it means

Apple, Google & the AI infrastructure race

Gold’s stumble

Geopolitics, Big Tech, and fragile ceasefires: The bulls took a breather this week. Oil prices jump as Middle East tensions flare, but how much risk premium is actually priced in? As the US Fed holds firm, we delve into what "higher for longer" means for Asia's asset allocation. Plus, the AI race heats up between Apple and Google, and is gold still the ultimate safe haven? Howie Lim speaks to Thomas Rupf for the volatility-injected analysis.

Highlights:

01:23 How much risk premium is priced in oil

03:43 Fed on hold: What it means for Asia asset allocation

07:03 Apple, Google & the AI infrastructure race

10:16 Gold’s stumble

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Geopolitics, Big Tech, and fragile ceasefires: The bulls took a breather this week. Oil prices jump as Middle East tensions flare, but how much risk premium is actually priced in? As the US Fed holds firm, we delve into what "higher for longer" means for Asia's asset allocation. Plus, the AI race heats up between Apple and Google, and is gold still the ultimate safe haven? Howie Lim speaks to Thomas Rupf for the volatility-injected analysis.
Highlights:
01:23 How much risk premium is priced in oil
03:43 Fed on hold: What it means for Asia asset allocation
07:03 Apple, Google &amp; the AI infrastructure race
10:16 Gold&rsquo;s stumble
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Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.
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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)
With Thomas Rupf, co-head Singapore and chief investment officer Asia, VP Bank
Edited by: Howie Lim &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Howie Lim &amp; Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party&rsquo;s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.&nbsp;
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Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.