Singapore shares opened lower on Monday, with the Straits Times Index down 1% in early trade. 

US President Donald Trump paused tariffs on some consumer electronics, easing pressure on tech giants like Apple, but investors remain on edge.

Over in the US, bank stocks have tumbled. JP Morgan is down 15%, Wells Fargo has fallen 21%, and Citigroup slid 24% in just two months right as Q1 earnings season kicks off.

Back home, the MAS eased monetary policy slightly and lowered its inflation forecast, raising concerns of slower growth ahead.

On Market View, Willie Keng speaks to David Kuo, Co-Founder of The Smart Investor, to share more.

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