A volatile stretch for markets could be about to get even more consequential. As tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz escalate, investors are staring down a potential binary event with major implications for oil, inflation and risk assets. Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses how to hedge uncertainty, where Brent starts to hurt demand, and whether gold’s selloff has created an opening.

 

A volatile stretch for markets could be about to get even more consequential.&nbsp;As tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz escalate, investors are staring down a potential binary event with major implications for oil, inflation and risk assets. Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses how to hedge uncertainty, where Brent starts to hurt demand, and whether gold&rsquo;s selloff has created an opening.
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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.