Kenny Polcari, Partner and Chief Market Strategist at SlateStone Wealth, joined CNBC Asia to discuss market sentiment amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. He noted that markets are not complacent but remain highly sensitive to negative headlines, with volatility likely to increase as uncertainty persists. Polcari also highlighted the risk of rising oil prices, warning that a move above $100 could trigger broader global market anxiety.

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