Beyond the black box: Inside a glass-box approach to Asean investing

Markets are loud. Your strategy doesn't have to be. In this episode of Money Hacks, Howie Lim speaks to BlackRock strategist Filip Mena Berlin to pull back the curtain on systematic active equities — not a black box, but a glass box where data, discipline, and human judgment converge. Discover why…

Singapore’s bank sell-off: A reset in expectations, not fundamentals

The STI just suffered its sharpest two-session rout in months, led by a sudden sell-off in Singapore's banking giants. Profit-taking or something deeper? With US 10-year yields above 5 per cent competing directly with dividend equities, S-Reits squeezed by rising borrowing costs, and institutions q…

Washington Rules Out Iran Strikes Before Midterms, Singapore PSI Hits a Year-High and Europe Pushes Back on Chinese Trade Practices 

Headline news for October 9, 2026: Washington rules out military strikes on Iran before the November third midterm elections as Tehran reviews the latest US peace proposal. Singapore’s PSI hits one hundred and seventy in the central region, the highest of the year as the Formula One weekend begins.…

Tech debt and Gulf shipping attacks send Asian equities sliding

Market news for October 8 2026: Tech debt sales and Gulf shipping attacks sent Asian equities sliding, while oil prices jumped and Treasuries faced pressure. Soaring yields buoyed the dollar, the euro hit 17-month lows, and corporate borrowing added to global sovereign bond market stress. Synopsis…

Houthis Kill Three at Saudi Airports, Singapore Haze Persists Before F1 and Hormuz Attacks Hit a War-High 

Headline news for October 8, 2026:  Houthis attack two Saudi international airports with three people killed and thirty-six wounded at King Khalid International in Riyadh and Abha airport as Yemen fighting escalates sharply. Singapore's PSI remains in the unhealthy range across all regions one day …

Asian and European stocks slide as surging oil prices fuel global anxiety

Market news for October 7 2026: European stocks and the euro fell as Brent crude surged past $100 on Middle East tensions and supply disruptions. US Treasury yields climbed to multi-decade highs ahead of key auctions. Gold slipped on dollar strength, while investors awaited Federal Reserve minutes …

France's Biggest Student Protests, Marcos Arrives in Singapore and Japan Wages Rise for an Eighth Month 

Headline news for October 7, 2026:  France's biggest student protests in decades sweep the country with more than two hundred and fifty-six thousand on the streets, over six thousand arrested since the movement began, schools closed and one student loses a hand. Philippine President Marcos arrives …

Asian markets lifted by Nasdaq record and soaring Nvidia shares; Treasury yields hit 24-year highs

Market news for October 6 2026: Asian stocks advanced after a tech-fuelled rally pushed the Nasdaq to a record close, boosted by soaring Nvidia shares. Concurrently, the euro touched 17-month lows amid French fiscal concerns, while US Treasury yields hit fresh 24-year highs today across markets. S…

DayOne Files for a Nasdaq IPO, Nvidia-backed Reflection AI Launches Beam and Spain Calls a Snap Election 

Headline news for October 6, 2026:  Singapore-headquartered DayOne Data Centers files for a Nasdaq IPO as revenue more than tripled year on year to US512 million dollars but losses widened sharply and sixty-nine per cent of revenue comes from a single unnamed customer. Nvidia-backed Reflection AI l…

Tiong Woon Corporation: Big profits in heavy lifting

Crane owner Tiong Woon is reporting stronger earnings, boosting its capital expenditure and lifting its dividend. Its CEO Michael Ang and CFO William Tan sit down with BT’s Ben Paul to discuss the outlook for the company, and why the company’s shares are undervalued. Highlights of the podcast: 03…