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AI Sparks Volatility in Tech Markets

Beyond the Noise: Making Sense of Market Swings

Escalation of US-Iran Conflict

Playing the Second Half: Positioning Portfolios for What Comes Next

Gain valuable perspectives on the trends shaping global and regional equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, and discover insights to help position your portfolio for the second half of 2026.

Midyear Market Insights 2026 Highlights | Positioning Portfolios for What Comes Next

Markets continue to evolve, bringing fresh opportunities and new considerations for investors. Revisit the highlights from our exclusive Midyear Market Insights 2026, where key investment themes across global and regional equities, fixed income, and alternative investments were explored to help navigate the second half of the year.

OCBC Insights Series

12 March 2026

Geopolitical tensions raise volatility but also opportunity.

Middle East developments may drive near-term market swings. Historically, such periods support portfolio rebalancing toward safe-haven assets and selective Asia exposure. A disciplined, long-term approach remains key.

28 April 2026

Geopolitical tensions raise volatility but also opportunity.

Middle East developments may drive near-term market swings. Historically, such periods support portfolio rebalancing toward safe-haven assets and selective Asia exposure. A disciplined, long-term approach remains key.

2 Jul 2026

OCBC Wealth in Focus | June 2026

Markets have rallied strongly in recent months, fuelled by excitement around artificial intelligence. But as valuations rise and investor attention becomes increasingly concentrated, where can investors find diversification and resilience? In this edition of OCBC Wealth in Focus, we explore the current market landscape, the opportunities emerging within Singapore equities, and why investors may want to look beyond the market's biggest winners to build a more balanced and resilient portfolio.