Singapore stocks closed in the green today, following some of the global stock market gains. How has markets fared to start the week and what’s driving markets?

Meanwhile, Singapore private equity fund, Azalea has also launched a new set of private equity-backed bonds that are close to $800 million. And the issue is set to attract a strong response, thanks to local investors’ keen appetite for yield, amidst an uncertain macro backdrop.

But what are the risks? And what should bond investors pay attention to?

On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to David Kuo,Co-founder, The Smart Investor, to find out more about the day's developments in markets.

Singapore stocks closed in the green today, following some of the global stock market gains. How has markets fared to start the week and what’s driving markets?
Meanwhile, Singapore private equity fund, Azalea has also launched a new set of private equity-backed bonds that are close to $800 million. And the issue is set to attract a strong response, thanks to local investors’ keen appetite for yield, amidst an uncertain macro backdrop.
But what are the risks? And what should bond investors pay attention to?
On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to David Kuo,Co-founder, The Smart Investor, to find out more about the day's developments in markets.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.