Market View: Founder Power Boosted, Where is the Oil Whiplash Hurting & Which Market Signals Signal Caution?

A single post moves markets, oil swings wildly, and one founder widens his grip - are investors missing the bigger risks? Markets whipsawed overnight as geopolitics, governance and energy shocks collided in real time, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. Grab’s proposal to boost founder voting power raises fresh questions about control versus accountability - even as it expands into fintech and M&A. Oil plunged more than 10% after signals of easing tensions, but underlying damage to Middle East energy infrastructure may keep prices volatile. Unusual pre-announcement trading activity is sparking debate about market efficiency and information asymmetry. Meanwhile, corporate moves from Sony, Tokio Marine, Lumentum and Hybe highlight divergent sector momentum. Closer to home, the STI remains under pressure, with broad-based declines signalling cautious investor sentiment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.