Moderate. Nothing fluctuate much

Anthropic’s "Managed Agents": Anthropic just launched a suite of API tools designed to turn AI from a "chatbot" into a "production system." They claim a 10x boost in deployment efficiency. By solving the engineering complexity for enterprises, they are effectively making "middleware" SaaS companies obsolete.

Beyond the usual suspects like $ProShares UltraPro QQQ(TQQQ)$ and $Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares(SOXL)$, the US market has entered the era of Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs. If you want to amplify your gains on the Mag 7, keep these "heavy hitters" on your radar: $GraniteShares 2x Long AAPL Daily ETF(AAPB)$ $Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 2X Shares(NVDU)$ $Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares(TSLL)$ $Direxion Daily GOOGL Bull 2X Shares(GGLL)$

Institutional investors are pouring capital into Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, and Telecommunications. Singtel (Z74) and SIA (C6L) were the top institutional picks. The Buyback Wave: Companies are betting on themselves! Singtel led the charge with a massive buyback program, followed by OCBC and Keppel. This "capital return" behavior provides a strong floor for share prices.

U.S. stocks rose on Monday (April 6) as investors monitored developments in U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations and assessed President Trump's escalating threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Options trading volume reached 44.4 million contracts. Notable activity included Micron Technology (MU), which gained 3% following a positive analyst note, with 437,250 options traded (69% calls) and heavy interest in $400 strike calls expiring April 10. Virgin Galactic (SPCE) surged 24.8% amid SpaceX IPO speculation, driving options volume up 149% to 167,313 contracts (91% calls), with significant trading in $7 strike calls expiring July 17.

On one side, Wall Street giants such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are collectively calling out: “A value opportunity in tech has emerged.” On the other, Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio dropped a bombshell in his latest post: “We are in a world war that will not end anytime soon.”

The setup rhymes with last April. But this time, the variables are different. This isn't a tariff which Trump can decide. This is geopolitical brinkmanship with a hard deadline — 8:00 PM ET tonight (April 8 — Wednesday 8:00 AM Singapore time) — and two very different outcomes on the table. Meanwhile, Trump — who has repeatedly extended deadlines over recent weeks — says another extension is "very unlikely." Traders, understandably, are skeptical.

Beyond market volatility, many of us are likely feeling another kind of “price surge” in daily life. Since early April, Singapore has entered a broad repricing mode — fuel prices flashing higher, electricity bills creeping up, and even your daily cup of kopi costing a few cents more.

Singapore office vacancies fell to multi-year lows in Q1 2026, with core CBD Grade A rents rising 0.8% QoQ to S$12.40 psf per month. Analysts say Singapore's safe-haven status remains intact amid Middle East tensions, with sustained fund inflows into equities and banks outperforming regional peers.

SIA's associate Air India saw its CEO resign, as SIA's share of losses from associates widened. Keppel Infrastructure Trust appointed a new chairman. Nam Cheong secured RM102.5 million in charter contracts. Prime US Reit signed an 11-year lease with S&P Global.

Singapore stocks opened higher on Tuesday, with STI rising 0.28%. Bumitama Agri and YZJ Maritime gained about 2%, while Singapore Land, Frasers Property and YZJ Shipbuilding rose around 1%. SIA's associate Air India saw its CEO resign, as SIA's share of losses from associates widened. Keppel Infrastructure Trust appointed a new chairman. Nam Cheong secured RM102.5 million in charter contracts. Prime US Reit signed an 11-year lease with S&P Global.

In the West, people paint Easter eggs, roll for luck, and search for bunny tracks to celebrate the renewal of life.

As the gentle rain of Qingming Festival meets the bright dawn of Easter, this week marks a rare “spring crossover” moment. One brings misty memories of willow branches and quiet remembrance; the other bursts with colorful eggs and the promise of new life.

Korean stocks rebounded sharply today, with the KOSPI closing at 5,478.70, up 8.44% on the day. The index surged intraday, and a rise of more than 5% in futures triggered a temporary halt in program trading. KOSDAQ 150 futures also hit circuit breakers. After previously falling to around 4,900, the market has largely recovered losses from the past week, with sentiment improving.

March delivered something rarely seen: a true indiscriminate selloff. Traditional safe havens and risk assets fell together, leaving investors with almost nowhere to shelter. The numbers were stark — $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ closed Q1 down 7.11%, $S&P 500(.SPX)$ off 4.63% — but the index figures only tell part of the story.

What he really means is that for a vehicle of Berkshire's size and investment philosophy, the current level of decline simply doesn't offer the odds that justify a large-scale move. He's not looking for a technical bounce or a short-term recovery. He's waiting for something big enough, cheap enough, and worth going heavy on.

March has been rough for the Singapore market. Banks, gaming, and consumer stocks have all taken turns getting hit. But what’s interesting is this: while many stocks are falling, a few are quietly climbing.

March delivered something rarely seen: a true indiscriminate selloff. Traditional safe havens and risk assets fell together, leaving investors with almost nowhere to shelter. The numbers were stark — $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ closed Q1 down 7.11%, $S&P 500(.SPX)$ off 4.63% — but the index figures only tell part of the story.

Wednesday — Futures Market Monitor price fluctuations in energy, precious metals, and agricultural futures. International oil prices fell, but WTI crude oil still closed above $100.

Treasuries were volatile amid geopolitical uncertainty, with markets pricing in potential Fed rate hikes as energy-driven inflation risks increased.