Oil Spike and Rate-Hike Fever Double-Squeeze Singapore Markets

Singapore's big banks are quietly positioned to thrive if the rate-hike cycle materializes. Higher rates typically widen net interest margins for DBS, OCBC, and UOB, boosting profitability on their massive loan books. Meanwhile, the city-state's role as Asia's premier oil trading hub means elevated crude prices translate directly into higher trading volumes and revenue for commodity houses operating from the Republic. The cyber insurance market is also booming — premiums have...