Was 2025 the year markets finally found their footing… or just the calm before another storm?
US stocks wrapped up the year on a high, but as 2026 begins, geopolitics is back in the spotlight.
An unexpected US strike, rising tensions, and fresh uncertainty are already shaking investor confidence.
So what’s really driving Wall Street right now, and how should investors be positioning themselves for what comes next?

On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to Cedric Ho, Founder and Portfolio Manager, MAD Partnership, to find out more.

Was 2025 the year markets finally found their footing&hellip; or just the calm before another storm? US stocks wrapped up the year on a high, but as 2026 begins, geopolitics is back in the spotlight. An unexpected US strike, rising tensions, and fresh uncertainty are already shaking investor confidence. So what&rsquo;s really driving Wall Street right now, and how should investors be positioning themselves for what comes next?
On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to Cedric Ho, Founder and Portfolio Manager, MAD Partnership, to find out more.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Market View: Markets end 2025 strong - But is 2026 about to test investors?

2025 rewarded investors who stayed the course, powered by AI, solid earnings, and big spending. But as we step into 2026, the landscape feels more fragile. Valuations are stretched, traditional hedges are moving in sync, and a sudden geopolitical shock out of Venezuela has reminded markets how quickly the rules can change. So is this still the same cycle or a turning point? 

On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist, HSBC Global Private Banking and Premier Wealth, to unpack HSBC’s Think Future 2026 outlook to find where the risks are building, and how investors should rethink portfolios for the year ahead.

2025 rewarded investors who stayed the course, powered by AI, solid earnings, and big spending. But as we step into 2026, the landscape feels more fragile. Valuations are stretched, traditional hedges are moving in sync, and a sudden geopolitical shock out of Venezuela has reminded markets how quickly the rules can change. So is this still the same cycle or a turning point?&nbsp;
On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist, HSBC Global Private Banking and Premier Wealth, to unpack HSBC&rsquo;s Think Future 2026 outlook to find where the risks are building, and how investors should rethink portfolios for the year ahead.

Market View: 2026 market outlook - Does the current market cycle still have legs? 

From kids chasing unconventional dreams to world leaders turning heads with fashion, and Japan’s auctions breaking all records, on What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada dive into the extraordinary. We meet 12-year-old gaming prodigy Tarou, who plans to quit school to pursue esports full-time—with his parents fully on board. Then, we look at Nicolás Maduro, whose viral Nike Tech Fleece outfit after his capture had the internet buzzing. And if that’s not enough, we explored Japan’s New Year auctions, where a single tuna sold for US$3.2 million and cherries went for over S$200 each. 

From kids chasing unconventional dreams to world leaders turning heads with fashion, and Japan&rsquo;s auctions breaking all records, on What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada dive into the extraordinary. We meet 12-year-old gaming prodigy Tarou, who plans to quit school to pursue esports full-time&mdash;with his parents fully on board. Then, we look at Nicol&aacute;s Maduro, whose viral Nike Tech Fleece outfit after his capture had the internet buzzing. And if that&rsquo;s not enough, we explored Japan&rsquo;s New Year auctions, where a single tuna sold for US$3.2 million and cherries went for over S$200 each.&nbsp;

What’s Trending: A 12-year-old gamer quits school, Maduro goes viral in Nike & a tuna sells for millions

The world is watching closely after the US carried out a military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro. But the story doesn’t end there. In the days since, President Donald Trump has sent a series of sharp warnings to other countries. He hinted at possible military action in Colombia, told Mexico to “get its act together” on drugs, suggested the US “needs Greenland” for national security, and even name-checked Iran as a potential concern.

These statements raise urgent questions: why is the US targeting these particular countries? Is this a serious threat or political posturing? 

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at IDSS, RSIS, to find why these countries are on Trump’s wish list, and whether this marks a new era of US imperialism.

The world is watching closely after the US carried out a military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro. But the story doesn&rsquo;t end there. In the days since, President Donald Trump has sent a series of sharp warnings to other countries. He hinted at possible military action in Colombia, told Mexico to &ldquo;get its act together&rdquo; on drugs, suggested the US &ldquo;needs Greenland&rdquo; for national security, and even name-checked Iran as a potential concern.
These statements raise urgent questions: why is the US targeting these particular countries? Is this a serious threat or political posturing?&nbsp;
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at IDSS, RSIS, to find why these countries are on Trump&rsquo;s wish list, and whether this marks a new era of US imperialism.

Market View: Markets end 2025 strong - But is 2026 about to test investors?

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