Global equities recovered in 3Q 2025 after April’s tariff-triggered sell-off, with Asia leading the charge while Europe slipped behind. But as we head into the final quarter of the year, investors face fresh uncertainties, from a dovish Fed and stretched valuations to Trump-era policy risks and a U.S. government shutdown.

In this episode of The Bigger Picture, Dan Koh speaks with Sean Quek, Managing Director & Senior Portfolio Manager at Paragon Capital Management Singapore, to unpack the quarter’s key market drivers, assess the outlook for 4Q, and explore where opportunities and risks lie for investors.

Global equities recovered in 3Q 2025 after April&rsquo;s tariff-triggered sell-off, with Asia leading the charge while Europe slipped behind. But as we head into the final quarter of the year, investors face fresh uncertainties, from a dovish Fed and stretched valuations to Trump-era policy risks and a U.S. government shutdown.
In this episode of The Bigger Picture, Dan Koh speaks with Sean Quek, Managing Director &amp; Senior Portfolio Manager at Paragon Capital Management Singapore, to unpack the quarter&rsquo;s key market drivers, assess the outlook for 4Q, and explore where opportunities and risks lie for investors.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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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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Insightful discussions on the latest market events and the top companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

Bigger Pic: From tariffs to tech, what’s next for global markets in Q4? 

Age is just a number! Or so the saying goes.

While that may be true, aging is still a phenomenon that has real-world implications for our physical health and vitality. 

So how do we know if we're aging well?

Experts have identified four, simple at-home tests that may give you an indication of how you're faring.

Give them a go!

 

Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

Produced by Emaad Akhtar

Edited by Trisha Yeong

Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Age is just a number! Or so the saying goes.
While that may be true,&nbsp;aging&nbsp;is still a phenomenon that has real-world implications for our physical health and vitality.&nbsp;
So how do we know if we're aging well?
Experts have identified four, simple at-home tests that may give you an indication of how you're faring.
Give them a go!
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Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang &amp; Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Music credit: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Bites: 4 at-home tests that reveal how well you’re aging

Oil prices are surging, inflation risks are back in focus, and markets are rotating fast. But where is the smart money actually going?

Dan Koh speaks to Billy Toh, Regional Head of Retail Research, CGS International Securities on how experts position portfolios, from energy and defense plays to AI leaders like NVIDIA and Microsoft, and what investors should watch next.

Oil prices are surging, inflation risks are back in focus, and markets are rotating fast. But where is the smart money actually going?
Dan Koh speaks to Billy Toh, Regional Head of Retail Research, CGS International Securities on how experts position portfolios, from energy and defense plays to AI leaders like NVIDIA and Microsoft, and what investors should watch next.

Bigger Pic: How smart money is positioning between the Iran oil shock and the AI boom

Lululemon beat expectations in its latest earnings, but weaker 2026 guidance, slowing US demand, and a growing boardroom battle sent shares lower.

Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down the numbers, the strategic shift toward full-price selling, and what investors should watch next.

Lululemon beat expectations in its latest earnings, but weaker 2026 guidance, slowing US demand, and a growing boardroom battle sent shares lower.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down the numbers, the strategic shift toward full-price selling, and what investors should watch next.

Bigger Pic: From tariffs to tech, what’s next for global markets in Q4?

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