The ongoing Middle East conflict is sending shockwaves through global energy markets, and Singapore is feeling the heat. Fuel prices are climbing, food costs are rising, and businesses are bracing for ripple effects.

On The Big Story, Debbie Yong speaks with Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law at Singapore Management University, about Singapore’s response.

We unpack the newly formed Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee, what it aims to tackle, why the government has taken a measured approach on energy use, and how households and businesses might be supported.

How effective will the HCMC be? Could households and businesses face tougher choices ahead? And what signals should we watch to know whether Singapore is truly prepared for future energy challenges?

The ongoing Middle East conflict is sending shockwaves through global energy markets, and Singapore is feeling the heat. Fuel prices are climbing, food costs are rising, and businesses are bracing for ripple effects.
On The Big Story, Debbie Yong speaks with Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law at Singapore Management University, about Singapore&rsquo;s response.
We unpack the newly formed Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee, what it aims to tackle, why the government has taken a measured approach on energy use, and how households and businesses might be supported.
How effective will the HCMC be? Could households and businesses face tougher choices ahead? And what signals should we watch to know whether Singapore is truly prepared for future energy challenges?

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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The Big Story: How will Singapore’s special committee tackle supply and food price impacts of the Middle East conflict?

Earnings are still holding up, but the era of broad beats and easy momentum may be fading. Mega-cap tech is still leading, but the gap is narrowing, AI spending is surging but becoming more uneven, and investors are getting far more selective about what they reward.

So are we at an inflection point, from momentum-driven gains to a market that cares more about valuations, quality, and fundamentals? And could that mean a comeback for GARP investing?

On Wealth Tracker, Debbie Yong speaks to Rahul Ghosh, Portfolio Specialist in Equity Division, T. Rowe Price, to find out more.

Earnings are still holding up, but the era of broad beats and easy momentum may be fading. Mega-cap tech is still leading, but the gap is narrowing, AI spending is surging but becoming more uneven, and investors are getting far more selective about what they reward.
So are we at an inflection point, from momentum-driven gains to a market that cares more about valuations, quality, and fundamentals?&nbsp;And could that mean a comeback for GARP investing?
On Wealth Tracker, Debbie Yong speaks to&nbsp;Rahul Ghosh, Portfolio Specialist in Equity Division, T. Rowe Price, to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: Are we seeing a comeback to GARP investing? 

What would you do if you spotted a strange, electric-blue creature on a beach in Singapore and had no idea if it was harmless… or venomous? That moment of curiosity (and mild panic) is exactly what inspired a new project people are calling a 'Singapore Pokedex', a fast, visual wildlife guide designed to help everyday people identify real animals in real time. 

On What's Trending, Debbie Yong and Nadiah Koh explore how this simple idea is trying to close that gap — turning hikes into discovery, and making biodiversity accessible, visual and actually useful. 

Then, we shift gears from nature to one of the fastest-growing fitness phenomena in the world: HYROX.

What looks like a brutal race of running and workouts is actually something much bigger — a global business pulling in millions, attracting tens of thousands of competitors, and turning fitness into a full-blown ecosystem. From entry fees to sponsorships, gyms to tourism, HYROX is redefining how people train, travel and spend.

 

What would you do if you spotted a strange, electric-blue creature on a beach in Singapore and had no idea if it was harmless&hellip; or venomous?&nbsp;That moment of curiosity (and mild panic) is exactly what inspired a new project people are calling a 'Singapore Pokedex', a fast, visual wildlife guide designed to help everyday people identify real animals in real time.&nbsp;
On What's Trending, Debbie Yong and Nadiah Koh explore how this simple idea is trying to close that gap &mdash; turning hikes into discovery, and making biodiversity accessible, visual and actually useful.&nbsp;
Then, we shift gears from nature to one of the fastest-growing fitness phenomena in the world: HYROX.
What looks like a brutal race of running and workouts is actually something much bigger &mdash; a global business pulling in millions, attracting tens of thousands of competitors, and turning fitness into a full-blown ecosystem. From entry fees to sponsorships, gyms to tourism, HYROX is redefining how people train, travel and spend.
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What's Trending: The ‘Singapore Pokedex’ that could save you from a sting and why everyone suddenly wants to do HYROX

Singapore shares inched higher today as investors continue to monitor developments on the global trade front.

The Straits Times Index was up 0.46% at 4,970.16 points at 1.24pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$727.68M seen in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch, we have Olam Group after the agri-food giant said today that it is selling its information technology and digital services unit, Mindsprint, to Wipro for US$375 million as part of a broader corporate reorganisation. 

Meanwhile, from how retail sales in Singapore surged 8.3 per cent year on year in February, to how Citigroup has pushed back its Fed rate-cut timeline, citing unexpectedly strong US job gains and persistent inflation risks, more economic headlines remained in focus.

Also on deck – investors’ reactions to a media report that the US, Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire, as well as US President Donald Trump’s renewed threats to attack Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not meet his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Singapore shares inched higher today as investors continue to monitor developments on the global trade front.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.46% at 4,970.16 points at 1.24pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$727.68M seen in the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch, we have Olam Group after the agri-food giant said today that it is selling its information technology and digital services unit, Mindsprint, to Wipro for US$375 million as part of a broader corporate reorganisation.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, from how retail sales in Singapore surged 8.3 per cent year on year in February, to how Citigroup has pushed back its Fed rate-cut timeline, citing unexpectedly strong US job gains and persistent inflation risks, more economic headlines remained in focus.
Also on deck &ndash; investors&rsquo; reactions to a media report that the US, Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire, as well as US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s renewed threats to attack Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not meet his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Market View: Stocks rise after report of ceasefire talks between US, Iran, Investors continue to mull Trump’s promised assault on Iranian infrastructure; Citigroup pushes back Fed rate cut timeline after strong job numbers; Singapore retail sales jump 8.3% in February, boosted by Chinese New Year; FOMC March minutes, February personal income, and March CPI – what should investors prioritise this week?; Olam Group, Geo Energy Resources to watch

The Big Story: How will Singapore’s special committee tackle supply and food price impacts of the Middle East conflict?

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