Singapore stocks climb while US stocks face pressure amid escalating tariff war. As an economics student, I remember learning how tariffs were seen as barriers to free trade. Fast forward to today, and tariffs are making headlines again after Trump announced new trade measures against key partners. Coming off the DeepSeek selloff last week, it’s clear that volatility will be a key theme in the markets this year. Yet, amidst the turbulence, Singapore’s stock market has been quietly climbing and is now approaching an all-time high. In fact, Singapore Exchange’s stock just hit its highest level since 2007. We take a closer look at what’s driving the Singapore market and whether there’s more room to run. To help you navigate this environment, we also speak with a seasoned portfolio manager to understand his outlook for the Singapore market. If market swings are making you consider safer options, we’ve updated the best fixed deposit rates and...