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Weekend developments in the US-Israel war in Iran continue to dictate the direction of commodities and equities markets, following the failure of both sides to advance the two-week ceasefire. Kingsley Jones, the Chief Investment Officer at Jevons Global, shares his perspectives on asset allocation in this time of great uncertainty and volatility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Equity markets managed to remain buoyant with the latest developments in the West Asia conflict offering (very fragile) hope that would see the stabilisation of crude oil prices. Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst at KCM Trade, also discusses Australian equities amid a strengthening Australian dollar and a hawkish central bank there. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Equities rallied across the world immediately after a two-week US-Iran ceasefire was announced, while crude oil prices tumbled 16%, its largest one-day drop since 2020. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence, discusses what he anticipates as more details about these latest developments become clearer. Image Credit: Shutterstock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The S&P500 has risen the last five consecutive days, its longest winning streak since January - have markets largely taken into accounts Trump's antics since the start of the Iran war? Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist at Market Gauge talks about what's been moving investor sentiment. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial markets continue to be dictated by mixed messaging coming out of the Trump administration in the short term, while in the long term, economic data continue to provide some guidance. Laurent Lequeu, independent market analyst and writer of the Macro Butler Newsletter, explains what he is anticipating. Image credits: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia is rolling out measures to safeguard households and the economy, including setting up specialised crisis committees. Dr Cassey Lee, Principal Fellow and Coordinator of the Regional Economic Studies Programme at ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute, discusses how effective these efforts are in managing the crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conflict in the Middle East has sent Brent crude oil prices above $USD100 for the better part of the past month. How will inflation risks weigh on Asian central banks whose countries rely on Gulf energy imports? We discuss this and other market-moving trends with Song Seng Wun, Economic Adviser at SDAX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World markets were again buffeted by news that the United States and Israel plan to continue attacking Iran, while a possible arrangement between Tehran and Oman to open up the Strait of Hormuz, provided some relief. Tim Mulholland, President of TJM Limited shares some insights into where to find investment opportunities. Image Credit: Shutterstock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Malaysia's construction sector is bracing for moderate to significant disruptions as the US-Israel war against Iran threatens global supply chains and energy stability. Against that backdrop, what is the outlook for the sector and are there any buy ideas still for investors? Adam Mohamed Rahim, Equity Research Analyst, RHB Research will be discussing this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Equity markets around the world have staged a strong rebound overnight, as crude oil prices decline on (tenuous) hopes that the US war on Iran may see an end. Vishnu Varathan, Head of Macro Strategy, Asia ex-Japan at Mizuho Bank, also discusses the latest economic figures as well as where the ringgit is heading, after recently weakening against the USD. Image Credit: Shutterstock. See omnystudio.c...

Are markets getting ahead of geopolitics? Laurent Lequeu, independent market analyst and writer of The Macro Butler Newsletter, breaks down the US rally on Iran de-escalation hopes, tracks oil above 100 dollars, and maps the rate path and recession risk. Image Credit: Shutterstock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rise in global oil and gas prices has raised questions about inflation and its effect on consumer sentiment. How resilient is the Malaysian consumer sector to navigate the potential headwinds? We discuss the sector outlook with Sabariah Akhair of BIMB Securities Research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Iran war into its second month and narratives continuing to be confusing, financial and commodities markets remain in flux. Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management, shares his market insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets are under pressure, with oil rising above USD$115, equities sliding into correction territory and volatility on the rise. How should investors position for the year ahead, and where are the relative opportunities across assets? Dilin Wu, Research Strategist at Pepperstone, weighs in on market direction, dollar strength and the outlook for China. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.co...

US markets tumbled overnight despite news that President Donald Trump was extending the ceasefire on energy infrastructure attacks in Iran for an additional 10 days to allow for negotiations to continue. How should investors allocate their portfolio amid macro-economic uncertainty? David Chow of Azure Capital gives us his take. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Bursa Malaysia’s REIT Index saw a dip last week following the removal of a decade-long preferential tax treatment, marking a three-month low and leading to the question of whether the sector is still worth investing in? Mohd Fadzerin Arrifin, Equity Analyst, BIMB Securities Research weighs in with his analysis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street is higher as traders followed the latest developments out of the Middle East, hoping for progress toward ending the war in Iran. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence, shares his take on the trajectory of US interest rates as well as sectors to look at including the aerospace and defence segments. Credit Image: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The palm oil market has been boosted by the ongoing Iran war - crude Palm Oil (CPO) futures have surged to about the 4500 ringgit mark in recent days. Is this trajectory a sustainable one and what is the outlook for the sector? We discuss this with Dr. Sathia Varqa, Managing Editor and Senior Analyst with Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent economic data indicate continued softening of the US economy at a time when oil prices are under upward pressure due to the war in Iran. What does this mean for future Fed monetary policy? We discuss this and other market trends with David Dietze, Chief Investment Strategist at Dietze Wealth Management Group. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Equity markets have rallied after days of massive losses, while Brent crude oil fell more than 10%, after hitting a 2½-year high, after President Donald Trump indicated a scaling down of his threats to Iran. Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management, shares his take on how to navigate the current market turmoil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

As the conflict in Iran pushes oil prices above USD100, we’ve seen the ringgit remaining resilient compared to regional peers like South Korea, where the won has crashed to a record low. Which currencies will we see emerging as the winners and losers in the coming weeks and months? We discuss this with Stephen Chiu, Chief Asia FX and Rates Strategist, Bloomberg Intelligence. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Day 20 into the United States-Israel war on Iran, Brent crude oil futures have again surged to almost USD110 a barrel, the greenback has registered more gains. However, the ringgit is also at its strongest in 5 years against the Singapore dollar. Vishnu Varathan of Mizuho Bank shares his insights into the latest market movements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil prices continue to be in the forefront of investors’ minds as Brent crude oil price hovers around the USD100 level. How does this impact the outlook for the US economy and what's the allocation strategy to consider? We discuss this with independent market analyst Laurent Lequeu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia’s construction sector showed resilience in the fourth quarter despite mixed results across contractors. What is supporting growth, and what challenges lie ahead for the industry? We get analysis with Nabil Zainoodin, Equity Research Analyst, BIMB Securities. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Wall Street recovering and cryptocurrencies staging their strongest rebound in six weeks, amid a dip in Brent crude oil prices, we ask Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist at Market Gauge, her take on what investors can expect next. Image credit: Shutterstock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.