The Federal Reserve has held US interest rates steady after Jerome Powell's final meeting as chair of the central bank, and with Kevin Warsh set to take over next. Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy at Mizuho Bank shares his takeaways on Powell's speech, along with the impact of Brent crude almost reaching USD120 a barrel on the ringgit.



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The Federal Reserve has held US interest rates steady after Jerome Powell's final meeting as chair of the central bank, and with Kevin Warsh set to take over next. Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics &amp; Strategy at Mizuho Bank shares his takeaways on Powell's speech, along with the impact of Brent crude almost reaching USD120 a barrel on the ringgit.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.

Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.

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Decoding Powell’s Last Fed Message

A recent report by the Singapore Exchange noted that combined non-interest income for Singapore’s banking trio hit a record S$5.16 billion in 1Q26, driven by a surge in wealth management and fee income that now accounts for nearly 40% of their total earnings mix - what does this mean for the sector? We discuss with Geoff Howie, Market Strategist, Singapore Exchange.



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A recent report by the Singapore Exchange noted that combined non-interest income for Singapore’s banking trio hit a record S$5.16 billion in 1Q26, driven by a surge in wealth management and fee income that now accounts for nearly 40% of their total earnings mix - what does this mean for the sector? We discuss with Geoff Howie, Market Strategist, Singapore Exchange.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Singapore Banks Show Resilience in Uncertain Environment

Global markets continue to rally on AI optimism, with gains broadening beyond major tech names into smaller-cap stocks and Asian markets. But as oil prices remain elevated, geopolitical tensions persist, and inflation risks re-emerge, what could challenge the momentum behind this powerful market rally?


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Global markets continue to rally on AI optimism, with gains broadening beyond major tech names into smaller-cap stocks and Asian markets. But as oil prices remain elevated, geopolitical tensions persist, and inflation risks re-emerge, what could challenge the momentum behind this powerful market rally? Image Credit: Shutterstock

Markets Ride the AI Wave Amid Rising Global Risks

Stronger-than-expected US labour data, a leadership change at the Federal Reserve, resilient Chinese trade figures, and elevated oil prices are all shaping the outlook for global markets. As inflation pressures build across ASEAN and Malaysia prepares to release its latest GDP figures, how are investors and policymakers positioning for the rest of 2026?


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Stronger-than-expected US labour data, a leadership change at the Federal Reserve, resilient Chinese trade figures, and elevated oil prices are all shaping the outlook for global markets. As inflation pressures build across ASEAN and Malaysia prepares to release its latest GDP figures, how are investors and policymakers positioning for the rest of 2026? Image Credit: Shutterstock

Decoding Powell’s Last Fed Message

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