Markets are rallying - but what does oil flashing over $100 indicate?

Geopolitics takes centrestage as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate, with oil prices surging past US$100 and raising questions about whether this is strategy or shock.

We unpack the counterintuitive idea that higher oil prices could be a geopolitical tool - and what that means for China, inflation, and markets.

In stock focus, Amkor Technology rides the AI boom with ties to Apple and TSMC, while Wee Hur draws bullish calls from DBS.

Earnings season kicks off with Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock and Netflix all in focus.

Corporate movers include Hermès, GSK and Olam, while the STI sees gains led by Singapore Exchange - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.

Markets are rallying - but what does oil flashing over $100 indicate?
Geopolitics takes centrestage as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate, with oil prices surging past US$100 and raising questions about whether this is strategy or shock.
We unpack the counterintuitive idea that higher oil prices could be a geopolitical tool - and what that means for China, inflation, and markets.
In stock focus, Amkor Technology rides the AI boom with ties to Apple and TSMC, while Wee Hur draws bullish calls from DBS.
Earnings season kicks off with Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock and Netflix all in focus.
Corporate movers include Herm&egrave;s, GSK and Olam, while the STI sees gains led by Singapore Exchange - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.

Your Money With Michelle Martin (9am - 12pm) It’s all about Your Money with Michelle Martin from 9am to 12pm. How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with “Influence” and hear from great authors in “Read”.

Your Money With Michelle Martin (9am - 12pm) It&rsquo;s all about Your Money with Michelle Martin from 9am to 12pm. How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with &ldquo;Influence&rdquo; and hear from great authors in &ldquo;Read&rdquo;.

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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&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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How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with “Influence” and hear from great authors in “Read”.

It’s all about Your Money with Michelle Martin from 9am to 12pm. How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with “Influence” and hear from great authors in “Read”.

It&rsquo;s all about Your Money with Michelle Martin from 9am to 12pm. How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with &ldquo;Influence&rdquo; and hear from great authors in &ldquo;Read&rdquo;.

Your Money with Michelle Martin (9am - 12pm)

Market View: Oil Blockade Shock, AI Chip Plays & Earnings Season - Amkor, Apple, TSMC in Focus

Meet an insider in Singapore's private club scene.

Michelle Martin speaks with Ben Jones, Founder of Mandala Club and Co-founder of ICON1C, to unpack the evolution of modern luxury.

From curated community experiences to a bold expansion of Mandala’s physical footprint, Ben shares how private clubs are shifting from exclusivity to meaningful connection.

We explore ICON1C’s vision of building a global “house of brands,” including the revival of the 1880 community and its next chapter.

Plus, the rise of “social wellness” with ventures like the Mandala Racquet Club, and why offline experiences are becoming the ultimate luxury currency.

Where is the experience economy headed next?

Find out in this episode of Influence.

Meet an insider in Singapore's private club scene.
Michelle Martin speaks with Ben Jones, Founder of Mandala Club and Co-founder of ICON1C, to unpack the evolution of modern luxury.
From curated community experiences to a bold expansion of Mandala&rsquo;s physical footprint, Ben shares how private clubs are shifting from exclusivity to meaningful connection.
We explore ICON1C&rsquo;s vision of building a global &ldquo;house of brands,&rdquo; including the revival of the 1880 community and its next chapter.
Plus, the rise of &ldquo;social wellness&rdquo; with ventures like the Mandala Racquet Club, and why offline experiences are becoming the ultimate luxury currency.
Where is the experience economy headed next?
Find out in this episode of Influence.

Influence: The New Luxury Code - Ben Jones on Mandala Club, ICON1C & the Experience Economy

S-REITs are under pressure - where is smart money quietly stepping towards?

Rising oil prices linked to the Strait of Hormuz are driving costs higher and dragging REIT valuations lower.

The iEdge S-REIT Index has slipped, but analysts say this correction may be opening a rare window of opportunity.

We unpack First REIT’s Indonesian divestment and whether its special distribution is reward - or warning.

Plus, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT’s bold S$900M global data centre bet and why mid-cap REITs could outperform the blue chips.

Where should investors look next 0 and what risks are being mispriced?

Hosted by Michelle Martin with Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Wealth Advisory Director.

S-REITs are under pressure - where is smart money quietly stepping towards?
Rising oil prices linked to the&nbsp;Strait of Hormuz&nbsp;are driving costs higher and dragging REIT valuations lower.
The iEdge S-REIT Index has slipped, but analysts say this correction may be opening a rare window of opportunity.
We unpack First REIT&rsquo;s Indonesian divestment and whether its special distribution is reward - or warning.
Plus, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT&rsquo;s bold S$900M global data centre bet and why mid-cap REITs could outperform the blue chips.
Where should investors look next 0 and what risks are being mispriced?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Wealth Advisory Director.

Money and Me: REIT Opportunity  & the Mid-Cap Alpha Hunt

Markets are rallying on peace hopes - but oil is telling a very different story.

We unpack Amazon’s bold move against Nvidia and what it means for the future of AI economics.

From GLP-1 weight loss drugs reshaping retail demand to a tiny shipping ETF becoming a real-time war gauge, second-order effects are driving markets.

China’s EV exports surge as oil shocks accelerate the energy transition narrative.

In corporate news, Samsung faces selling pressure while Meta doubles down on AI ambition.

All eyes on the STI as global tensions ripple through local markets - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.

Markets are rallying on peace hopes - but oil is telling a very different story.
We unpack Amazon&rsquo;s bold move against Nvidia and what it means for the future of AI economics.
From GLP-1 weight loss drugs reshaping retail demand to a tiny shipping ETF becoming a real-time war gauge, second-order effects are driving markets.
China&rsquo;s EV exports surge as oil shocks accelerate the energy transition narrative.
In corporate news, Samsung faces selling pressure while Meta doubles down on AI ambition.
All eyes on the STI as global tensions ripple through local markets - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.

Market View: Oil Blockade Shock, AI Chip Plays & Earnings Season - Amkor, Apple, TSMC in Focus

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