Markets are under pressure — but are all opportunities really off the table? 

Global markets have stumbled out of the gates as tariff uncertainty, sticky inflation, and rising recession fears weigh on sentiment. Yet amid the volatility, pockets of optimism have emerged — from AI-led rallies in China to selective resilience across Asia — leaving investors to ask whether this marks the start of a recovery or merely another false dawn. 

Closer to home, Singapore’s market has once again demonstrated its defensive qualities. The STI and SGX-listed assets have held up better than many peers, supported by stable fundamentals and prudent policymaking, even as global interest rate uncertainty, geopolitical risks, and US policy shifts persist. With the Federal Reserve signalling rates may stay higher for longer, where can investors still find returns, and how should portfolios be positioned to balance capital protection with opportunity? Join our industry experts as they cut through the noise, unpack what lies ahead for global and Singapore markets, and share practical strategies for navigating uncertainty with clarity and confidence.