Morning Shot: Why a Distant War Could Hit Your Mortgage in Singapore

Global conflicts don’t just reshape geopolitics – they can ripple through financial markets in ways that affect everyday costs at home. With oil prices rising and long-term interest rates already edging higher, the question now is how much of that pressure will show up in Singapore. The segment breaks down how external shocks influence local rates, why Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) could start moving again, and what MAS might do next. For homeowners and borrowers, what signals should matter most in the months ahead? Arup Raha, Independent Economist based in Singapore joins the Breakfast ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.