Market View: Asia stocks on a high, but could potential US interest rate cuts derail the momentum?

Singapore stocks opened higher this morning, despite Asian markets trading mixed as investors await the outcome of the US Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting, where it is expected to cut interest rates.  The Benchmarket STI closed lower -0.3% at 4,323 points The Asian benchmark this week also surpassed its previous all-time high set in early 2021, helped by a weaker dollar and a strong AI outlook. While analysts say current forecasts are too optimistic, many are also cautious about the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes. What are the risks investors should note and how will potential interest rate cuts influence Asia stocks? On Market View, Willie Keng unpacks all these developments with Too Jun Cheong, Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.