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.

From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what’s happening — and what’s worth your attention.

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.