With a focus on macro fundamentals and careful asset allocation, Maybank chief investment officer (CIO) Eddy Loh is helping investors navigate uncertain markets. He talks to BT’s Ben Paul about the next leg of the AI theme, what geopolitical tensions mean for markets, the role of gold as a risk mitigator, and why he is optimistic about Singapore and Malaysia.

Highlights of the podcast:

05:37 AI theme: Looking beyond the chip boom

07:53 Geopolitics: Energy, defence and China

15:22 Mitigating risk: Gold versus US Treasuries

21:20 Asean: Betting on Singapore and Malaysia

---

Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.

---

Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg)

With Eddy Loh, chief investment officer for Group Wealth Management, Maybank

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Ben Paul, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

Follow BT Correspondents:

Channel: bt.sg/btcobt

Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam

Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap

Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp

YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt

Website: bt.sg/btcorresp

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: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM

BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus

BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Navigating chaotic markets

BT Correspondents

Navigating chaotic markets