Singapore investors have a new way to diversify their portfolios, thanks to the launch of SGX’s iEdge Singapore Next 50 Indices, which track the next tier of large and liquid companies beyond the Straits Times Index. This comes at a critical time for global markets, as the Federal Reserve kicks off a fresh rate-cut cycle and investors brace for key US data, including PCE inflation and Q2 GDP, that could shape the final stretch of 2025. Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank unpacks what these developments mean for Singapore stocks, global markets, and safe-haven assets like gold, while sharing strategies for navigating both the opportunities and risks in the months ahead.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Singapore investors have a new way to diversify their portfolios, thanks to the launch of SGX&rsquo;s iEdge Singapore Next 50 Indices, which track the next tier of large and liquid companies beyond the Straits Times Index. This comes at a critical time for global markets, as the Federal Reserve kicks off a fresh rate-cut cycle and investors brace for key US data, including PCE inflation and Q2 GDP, that could shape the final stretch of 2025.&nbsp;Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank unpacks what these developments mean for Singapore stocks, global markets, and safe-haven assets like gold, while sharing strategies for navigating both the opportunities and risks in the months ahead.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

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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.