The Straits Times Index extended its pullback from that 3200 level, with major markets across the region also stuck in the red ahead of China and Singapore's 1Q GDP releases. Rising COVID-19 infections across parts of Asia and inflationary worries may be weighing on sentiment as well. Jeffrey Halley, Senior Market Analyst at OANDA, joined us on Prime Time, to discuss the rocky start to the week for markets.

<p>The Straits Times Index extended its pullback from that 3200 level, with major markets across the region also stuck in the red ahead of China and Singapore's 1Q GDP releases. Rising COVID-19 infections across parts of Asia and inflationary worries may be weighing on sentiment as well. Jeffrey Halley, Senior Market Analyst at OANDA, joined us on Prime Time, to discuss the rocky start to the week for markets.</p>

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