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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 10 MIN

From whiplash to record highs: how long can the peace rally last?

from BT Market Focus · host The Business Times

Global diplomacy flips Monday's oil panic into a record-high rally. Can AI demand truly decouple from energy shocks? Why did China's stocks ignore a huge GDP beat? Portfolio manager from PhillipCapital Pete Tan breaks down the war-diplomacy ease, the gold retreat, and which Singapore sectors still promise haven in a volatile market. Highlights: 02:35 AI vs. geopolitical risk 04:34 Investor sentiment wobbly in China 07:34 If diplomacy fails: what oil price breaks the rally? 08:32 The fate of the dollar --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected]) With Pete Tan, portfolio manager, PhillipCapital Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Market Focus Weekly podcasts every Friday: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Amazon: bt.sg/mfam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt Website: bt.sg/mktfocus Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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