AI, war tensions and a potential trillion-dollar IPO - markets are juggling momentum and risk.

Asia-Pacific markets trade higher as investors bet on easing geopolitical tensions and AI-led growth.

Intel surges on signs of a manufacturing-led turnaround, while Visa rolls out AI tools to reshape payments disputes.

Microsoft doubles down on Singapore with a US$5.5 billion AI investment, underscoring regional tech ambition.

Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO could rewrite valuation records even as Iran tensions cast a shadow over tech.

In corporate news, OCBC hits a S$100 billion milestone and ST Engineering secures major contracts - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.