The Expat Edge

Trump's NSC Iran Decision Today: What the Oil Binary Means for Expat Portfolios

Trump's NSC Iran Decision Today: What the Oil Binary Means for Expat Portfolios

Published on: 19/05/2026

Trump's security team meets today on Iran strikes. Brent sits at $107.71 with Hormuz at 5% of normal traffic. Here's what each outcome means for your expat portfolio in Southeast Asia.

Trump's NSC Iran Decision Today: What the Oil Binary Means for Expat Portfolios

Trump's NSC Iran Decision Today: What the Oil Binary Means for Expat Portfolios

Published on: 19/05/2026

Trump's security team meets today on Iran strikes. Brent sits at $107.71 with Hormuz at 5% of normal traffic. Here's what each outcome means for your expat portfolio in Southeast Asia.

Trump-Xi Summit Tomorrow: What Expat Portfolios in Malaysia and Singapore Must Watch

Trump-Xi Summit Tomorrow: What Expat Portfolios in Malaysia and Singapore Must Watch

Published on: 13/05/2026

The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing (May 14-15) is the nearest-term binary event for MYR, SGD, and EM equities. Here is what European expats in Southeast Asia must understand before the communique lands.

US Tariff Court Ruling: What Dollar-Earning Expats Must Do Now

US Tariff Court Ruling: What Dollar-Earning Expats Must Do Now

Published on: 10/05/2026

The US court struck down 10% global tariffs and mandatory refunds start this week. EU auto duties hit 25%. Here's what expats in Asia must know.

Three Events in One Week: Why Mid-May 2026 Is the Highest-Risk Period for Expat Portfolios

Three Events in One Week: Why Mid-May 2026 Is the Highest-Risk Period for Expat Portfolios

Published on: 02/05/2026

Warsh Senate vote May 11, Trump-Xi summit May 14, Powell exit May 15. How expats should position for the most risk-dense two weeks since the Hormuz crisis began.

Trump-Xi Summit May 14: How to Position an Expat Portfolio for the Biggest Trade Binary of 2026

Trump-Xi Summit May 14: How to Position an Expat Portfolio for the Biggest Trade Binary of 2026

Published on: 26/04/2026

The Trump-Xi summit is set for May 14-15. A tariff rollback would reshape EM currencies and tech-sector risk for expats across Asia. Here's how to prepare your portfolio in the 18 days before it.