The global podcasts: Straits Market Pulse
Asian perspectives
Eurex Podcasts
Sep 18, 2026

Eurex

02 | The new market reality: Rising rates, AI and global risks

In the second episode of the Straits Market Pulse podcast, moderated by Mathieu Fuhrmann, Head of Sales APAC at Eurex, Kris Hopkins, Deputy Head of Sales APAC at Eurex, and Olivier d'Assier, Senior Director, Investment Decision Research at SimCorp, discuss how investors are navigating a rapidly shifting market environment shaped by higher interest rates, geopolitical tensions and evolving investment opportunities across global markets.

Topics covered:

  • Whether AI-driven growth can continue amid rising funding costs and tighter financial conditions
  • Europe's economic and political outlook, including the impact of energy prices and upcoming elections
  • Investment opportunities and risks across Asia, with a focus on Japan, Taiwan and Korea
  • The evolving U.S.-China relationship and its implications for global trade and markets