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☕️ Quick lunch break thought: MAS holds policy while inflation forecast jumps, Deliveroo exits Singapore, and aluminum hits 4-year high. Time for today's 3 big questions 👇

💬 Today's 3 Big Questions

1. MAS unexpectedly holds policy while raising inflation forecast to 1.5%-2.5% — Is the central bank behind the curve, or wise to wait?

2. Deliveroo exits Singapore, leaving Grab and foodpanda as duopoly — Higher delivery fees ahead? Which platform wins?

3. Singapore Q1 GDP +4.6% YoY but -0.3% QoQ, with conflict risks ahead — Recession signal or just a soft patch?

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📊 Quick Market Recap

🌍 Global Macro

• US-Iran talks ongoing — possible second round on April 16.
• London aluminum prices hit 4-year high — US blockade + Middle East production cuts.
• S&P 500 rebounds — led by high-speed internet & storage stocks.

🇺🇸 US Stocks

• SanDisk hits record high, joins Nasdaq 100, accelerating HBF development.
• Bloom Energy jumps 14% post-market on expanded Oracle partnership.
• Circle (USDC) rises 12% on renewed crypto legislation interest.
• Earnings: Citi, JPMorgan.

🇭🇰 HK/China Stocks

• CATL reportedly eyes up to $5B Hong Kong share placement.

🇸🇬 Singapore Markets

• MAS unexpectedly holds policy — 15 of 18 economists expected tightening. Raises 2026 core inflation forecast to 1.5%-2.5%.
• Singapore Q1 GDP +4.6% YoY but -0.3% QoQ (seasonally adjusted). Trade ministry warns conflict could pressure growth.
• Deliveroo exits Singapore — Grab and foodpanda now duopoly. Analysts expect higher fees/commissions.
• Koh Brothers rejects shareholder proposal to distribute Oiltek shares.
• Acro HTrust auditor doubts refinancing ability for S$198.5M loan due September.
• Capital World begins Mustafa Centre renovation in JB, targeting Q1 2027 completion.

📅 Key Events Today

• US-Iran talks
• Citi & JPMorgan earnings
• Ongoing oil & aluminum market reaction