Market View: Chip Comeback, Oil Shock & Corporate Curveballs

Intel surges, oil spikes, and investors are left asking - is this a turning point or a warning sign? Markets swing between optimism and uncertainty, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. From Intel’s blockbuster earnings and triple-digit momentum to Texas Instruments riding the AI wave, semiconductors are back in focus. Oil prices surge past US$100 amid Iran tensions, injecting fresh volatility into global equities and tempering risk appetite. In Singapore, Sheng Siong faces scrutiny over director pay while DBS, OCBC and UOB signal structural shifts with job cuts. Meanwhile, Amex shows resilient premium spending and iFast delivers strong profit growth, highlighting pockets of strength in financials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.