Global sentiment saw some improvement as US futures turned positive, following reassuring comments from Donald Trump and Jerome Powell.

Volatility remains a key theme, with the CBOE Volatility Index climbing above 30 and rising sharply this month. The move signals elevated fear and rapid risk repricing, raising questions on whether this spike is temporary or the start of more sustained market stress.

On oil, talk of prices potentially reaching $200, while not a base case, highlights the risks ahead. Such a scenario would likely push inflation higher, pressure growth, and add further volatility across global markets.

On Market View, Sean Cheong speaks to David Chow of Azure Capital to break down the latest market movements.

Global sentiment saw some improvement as US futures turned positive, following reassuring comments from Donald Trump and Jerome Powell.
Volatility remains a key theme, with the CBOE Volatility Index climbing above 30 and rising sharply this month. The move signals elevated fear and rapid risk repricing, raising questions on whether this spike is temporary or the start of more sustained market stress.
On oil, talk of prices potentially reaching $200, while not a base case, highlights the risks ahead. Such a scenario would likely push inflation higher, pressure growth, and add further volatility across global markets.
On Market View, Sean Cheong speaks to David Chow of Azure Capital to break down the latest market movements.

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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.