About this event
Global markets are facing heightened turbulence as the Middle East conflict, sparked by joint US–Israel strikes on 28 February 2026, disrupts energy, currency, and commodity markets. Oil prices have jumped sharply as threats to the vital Strait of Hormuz raise fears of prices climbing above $100 per barrel. At the same time, investors are shifting into USD, as safe-haven appeals and adding pressure on Asia currencies.
The situation is further complicated by the US imposing global tariffs of up to 15%, adding new uncertainty to global trade—particularly for Malaysia, where earlier tariff agreements are now in question. Combined with rising energy prices and shifting trade conditions, these changes are likely to weigh on Malaysia’s economic outlook through 2026.
Join us for a timely and insightful session where our strategists will unpack the implications of the US–Iran conflict on global markets, what rising US tariffs could mean for Malaysia’s economy and key risks to watch, including opportunities that may emerge amid ongoing volatility.
Agenda
| 10.00am | Opening Speech and Introduction |
| 10.05am | Oil, Gold & FX on Edge: Market Turbulence Amid the US–Iran Conflict Heng Koon How Head of Markets Strategy Economic & Treasury Research |
| 10.35am | Trade Stability at Risk: Malaysia Awaits Clarity Amid US Tariff Overhaul Julia Goh Senior Economist (Malaysia), Executive Director Global Economics and Markets Research |
| 11.00am | Navigating Through the Volatility: Strategies for Confident Hedging Chew Kean Oon Global Market Sales |
| 11.15am | Q&A |
| 11.30am | Event ends |
