EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 15 MIN
S2E38: Oil spike, inflation, and Middle East tensions: Can ceasefire avert global economic shock?
from BT Market Focus · host The Business Times
The guns may have stopped, but the markets haven't. Oil prices have nearly doubled since January. A fragile US-Iran ceasefire has sent stocks rallying — but how long can it last? And what does it mean for your money, especially here in Asia? This week, JP Morgan's Raisah Rasid breaks down the tail risks, the opportunity in Asian markets, and why income is your best defence right now. Highlights: 01:05 Beyond immediate relief 04:50 Volatility protection instruments 08:19 How viable the ceasefire will be 09:55 Looking to Asia --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected]) With Raisah Rasid, vice president and global market strategist, JP Morgan Asset Management 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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S2E38: Oil spike, inflation, and Middle East tensions: Can ceasefire avert global economic shock?
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