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Podcast: Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
Episode: Market View: With oil surging past $100, what risk does it pose for Asian markets?
Description: Wall Street is looking to start the week on a firmer footing as markets attempt to recover from a three-week slide. Dow futures are currently in the green, while Asian markets have begun the week on a mixed note. The big driver for markets right now is the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively choked off, oil prices have been extremely volatile. Brent crude surged past US$100 for the first time since 2022 last week, briefly pulled back, and has since climbed again. On Market View, Alexandra...