Oil prices have declined at the start of this week, amid mounting speculation that global demand is weakening. Crude has sunk by nearly a third since June, shedding all the gains since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. On Money in the Market, Serene Cheong, Team Leader of oil trading in Asia at Bloomberg, joins us to tell us more about the recent oil price trends. 

Oil prices have declined at the start of this week, amid mounting speculation that global demand is weakening. Crude has sunk by nearly a third since June, shedding all the gains since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. On Money in the Market, Serene Cheong, Team Leader of oil trading in Asia at Bloomberg, joins us to tell us more about the recent oil price trends.

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Money in the Market: Can oil prices continue to increase from last week's late comeback?

The digital information landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and with it, the demand for efficient and accessible data storage solutions is growing. Cloud services have emerged as a cornerstone of this transformation, redefining how we store, manage, access and optimise vast amounts of data. According to Statista, corporate data stored in the cloud surpassed 60% in 2022, a significant leap from just 30% in 2015, and the trend shows no sign of slowing.

Sanjay Deshmukh, of Snowflake, a global leader in cloud-based data solutions shares valuable insights on the challenges and opportunities in data management. The company's senior regional leader forASEAN and India discusses why organisations must have a solid data foundation to unlock the full potential of data in the age of AI.

The digital information landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and with it, the demand for efficient and accessible data storage solutions is growing. Cloud services have emerged as a cornerstone of this transformation, redefining how we store, manage, access and optimise vast amounts of data. According to Statista, corporate data stored in the cloud surpassed 60% in 2022, a significant leap from just 30% in 2015, and the trend shows no sign of slowing.
Sanjay Deshmukh, of Snowflake, a global leader in cloud-based data solutions shares valuable insights on the challenges and opportunities in data management. The company's senior regional leader forASEAN and India discusses why organisations must have a solid data foundation to unlock the full potential of data in the age of AI.

Industry Insight: Unlocking the potential of data for AI

The US dollar has remained resilient, rallying 7% since October 2024, buoyed by expectations surrounding Trump's economic policies and their influence on the Fed's monetary stance. The greenback is demonstrating renewed strength against most foreign currencies, with the USD index nearing 2023 highs.

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at forex provider IG joins us to share his insights into historical seasonal patterns, the impact of a potential Fed rate cut, and the outlook for key currency pairs, including USD/JPY and USD/SGD.

The US dollar has remained resilient, rallying 7% since October 2024, buoyed by expectations surrounding Trump's economic policies and their influence on the Fed's monetary stance. The greenback is demonstrating renewed strength against most foreign currencies, with the USD index nearing 2023 highs.
Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at forex provider IG joins us to share his insights into historical seasonal patterns, the impact of a potential Fed rate cut, and the outlook for key currency pairs, including USD/JPY and USD/SGD.

Market View:  Will US dollar strength continue? 

Mobile phone fraud continues to pose a significant threat, with cybercriminals employing increasingly sophisticated tactics like phishing, malware, and fraudulent apps. Just last week, the Singapore Police Force issued a warning about a new phishing scam targeting victims through fake PayNow websites. These scammers send text messages claiming that a "certificate" is about to expire, directing users to a fraudulent website where they are tricked into sharing sensitive personal and financial information.

Eugene Liderman, Director of Android Security Strategy at Google, shares with us insights on the broader trends in cybercrime, including how fraudsters are leveraging advanced technologies like AI to design increasingly convincing scams, and expert tips to keep your cyber health in check. 

Mobile phone fraud continues to pose a significant threat, with cybercriminals employing increasingly sophisticated tactics like phishing, malware, and fraudulent apps. Just last week, the Singapore Police Force issued a warning about a new phishing scam targeting victims through fake PayNow websites. These scammers send text messages claiming that a "certificate" is about to expire, directing users to a fraudulent website where they are tricked into sharing sensitive personal and financial information.
Eugene Liderman, Director of Android Security Strategy at Google, shares with us insights on the broader trends in cybercrime, including how fraudsters are leveraging advanced technologies like AI to design increasingly convincing scams, and expert tips to keep your cyber health in check.&nbsp;

Money in the Market: Can oil prices continue to increase from last week's late comeback?

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