MIND THE GAP

How scary is geopolitical risk? Oil price is key

Developments in the Gulf conflict are testing investors’ penchant to buy the dip

Petrol prices in the United States have climbed 17%, and now average about US$3.50 per gallon, the highest level since 2024.

Short of ending Iran conflict, Trump has limited tools to lower oil prices

Possible options include waiving federal taxes or restricting US fuel exports, analysts say

Bain’s ability to lock down capital in roughly seven months stands in contrast to the broader market.

Bain Capital raises US$12.5 billion in Asia, Japan fund sprint

Strong demand pushes the fund to its hard cap, far exceeding the US$7 billion target

Higher oil and gas prices act as a hidden tax on consumers and businesses, thereby slowing overall economic activity and fuelling inflation.
CIO CORNER

Are investors complacent or savvy in looking past the noise?

Focusing on the enduring fundamentals will drive long-term portfolio success

For professionals, having children may involve high direct and indirect costs. But there are also unique rewards, says the writer.
SENSE & CENTS

Having a child can be a financial mistake, but that’s okay

The costs of raising kids are high, and parents’ employability may suffer

Having "not-selling" as a default mindset forces investors to ask better questions before buying a stock, says the writer.
A SMART LOOK AT INVESTING

The subtle art of not selling stocks

Discipline doesn’t start at the point of buying; it happens long before

Asia’s import-dependent economies are acutely sensitive to energy price shocks. Market reactions were thus sharp in countries such as South Korea, where the stock market suffered its worst single-day crash since 2008 in early March.
SCIENCE OF WEALTH

What to make of war, oil price, inflation and volatility

Resist the urge to time markets around headlines; instead, be patient and stay invested in a diversified portfolio

Just 1% of research and innovation investment in healthcare is directed towards female-specific conditions beyond oncology.

Women’s health gap in 2026: From data deficiency to investment innovation

The world’s female population spends 25% more of their lives in poor health than men do

The renewed interest in share financing also spotlights portfolio consolidation, which can shape how leverage is deployed and managed.
BRANDED CONTENT

Share financing: Why disciplined positioning matters more than market momentum

A recent Money Hacks podcast episode puts the focus back on asset consolidation, risk awareness and fundamentals

The Fed may have less room to keep cutting rates this year as the US-Israel war on Iran drives oil prices higher.
MARK TO MARKET

Iran war: Soaring oil price will be a key driver of Fed policy; opportunities, risks for investors

While even the price of gold fell last week, shares of Big Oil companies sustained their upward momentum