BT Market Focus

US Fed lowers rate by quarter point but projects slower pace of further cuts, firmer inflation; Bank of Japan keeps rate at 0.25% amid economic uncertainty; Asian currencies slip further, Indian rupee at all-time low; Alibaba, BlackBerry among companies selling assets for peanuts after splurging billions buying them. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that...

Asian markets diverge ahead of Fed news; Honda, Nissan move to deepen ties , including possible merger; Chipmaker Kioxia surges 12% in Tokyo debut after jumbo IPO. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ( emilyliu@sph.com.sg ) Recording engin...

Bitcoin surges past $107,000 as Trump promises strategic reserves; Malaysia’s Mr DIY hammers down on growth in Indonesia with S$346m IPO; Wee Hur exits student accommodation business for A$1.6 billion, shares fall more than 11%. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. W...

Asian markets struggle after more weak China data; Korean won and stocks fall despite impeachment vote; CLI to acquire Australian credit investment manager Wingate for A$200 million. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ( emilyliu@sph.com.s...

Asian markets retreat as China pledges fail to spark excitement; DigiCo REIT shares fall 9% after Australia’s largest IPO since 2018; Thailand expects to collect global minimum corporate tax from Jan 2025; Xiaomi stock rose 103% this year on strong EV sales. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news fr...

Chinese consumer stocks surge ahead of policy meeting conclusion; Korean Air completes Asiana takeover to form one of Asia’s biggest airlines; Indonesian third-party logistics players call for more action to rein in Shopee dominance. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the regi...

Bank of England set to keep rates on hold ; Axiata and Sinar Mas to forge US$6.5b telco giant in Indonesia to drive 5G expansion; Rupee slips to record low; Dasin Retail Trust to terminate remaining mall management agreements. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region.  Wri...

India rupee hits record low , bond yields dip as change of guard at RBI spurs rate cut bets; Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine flagged over uncertainties about staying afloat; China makeup mogul Mao Geping nears billionaire status with Hong Kong IPO. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Sing...

Korea stocks drop as impeachment vote fails; China eases monetary policy stance, vows more fiscal spending; US Bitcoin ETF inflows near US$10 billion since Trump election win. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ( emilyliu@sph.com.sg ) Recording...

Asian markets down as traders assess crisis in South Korea; India central bank holds rates steady and cuts banks’ cash reserve ratio; Chinese stocks jump ahead of stimulus hopes and rate cut bets . Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ( emilyliu@...

STI jumped more than 1% this morning, nearing a record high; OKH Global surges 38.9% after proposed acquisition of Chip Eng Seng Construction; Adaro Andalan shares gain 20% after Indonesia’s biggest IPO in 2024. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily L...

South Korea shares fall at the close as political tensions continue; Asia markets mixed; Australia’s economic growth stays tepid in challenge for Reserve Bank of Australia; ExxonMobil considering sale of Singapore petrol stations for US$1 billion. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the re...

Asian markets rally as China’s central bank chief signals support for economy in 2025; Japan's Nikkei hits three-week closing high in widespread rally; China’s yuan falls to one-year low on weak growth, tariff risk. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emi...

Asian markets rise as China data provides hope but euro struggles; SingPost to divest Australia business at A$1 billion enterprise value; China’s 10-year yield sinks to record low on bets that PBOC will ease. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu...

Yen rallies on rate hike bets as equity markets swing;  One-off property tax rebate in 2025 for owner-occupiers to soften cost-of-living pains; Nam Cheong jumps 19.2% after RM1.2 billion in contract wins. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ( em...

Australia shares hit record high again on boost from banks; South Korea cuts rates again amid economic slowdown; Amazon injects S$2 billion into its Singapore businesses in 2023. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ( emilyliu@sph.com.sg ) Record...

Asian markets mixed as traders eye fresh trade tensions; Singapore Post climbs 4.5% after reports of potential Australia business sale ; Euro’s bruising leaves global investors on edge; Reserve Bank of New Zealand flags another big cut after second half-point move. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Si...

Trump vows to slap 10% tariffs on China , 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada; Maybank’s Q3 net profit rises 7.6% to RM2.5 billion; Global airfares set to rise yet again in 2025, Amex GBT says. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ( emilyliu@sph.com.sg...

Asian markets begin week on front foot , Bitcoin rally stutters; RBNZ rate cut wagers leave New Zealand dollar eyeing 2022 low; Mr DIY Indonesian business plans IPO to raise up to 4.7 trillion rupiah. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ( emilyl...

Weak tech earnings drive slump in Chinese markets; Singapore sees 2025 growth at 1-3%, upgrades forecast for this year to about 3.5%; Near-term volatility drives SGX to 17-year peak on higher turnover. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ( emily...

Asian markets retreat as Nvidia falls short of hopes; India’s Adani Group sees US$22 billion in value wiped off after US indictments; CapitaLand Investment to invest up to A$1 billion to grow funds under management in Australia. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and h...

Asian shares mixed ahead of Nvidia results; Japan set to approve US$87 billion economic stimulus this week; Keppel DC Reit up 4.6% as investors weigh S$1.4 billion data centre deal, equity fundraising; Equinix to build 6th Singapore data centre with US$260 million investment. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and n...

Asian markets rally after US bounce as Nvidia comes into focus; Business uproar mounts as Indonesia pushes VAT hike amid sluggish demand; Speculation grows over StarHub, M1 merger by June 2025 as telcos defer spectrum payment. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hos...

China vows to work with Trump , warns of “four red lines”; Samsung shares jump on US$7 billion buyback after missing AI boom; Thailand’s proposed global income tax sparks concerns over expat exodus. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ( emilyliu...

Fed’s Powell says no need to hurry rate cuts with economy strong; Malaysia economy grew slower in Q3 ; Consumption rebounds and home prices fall at slower rate in China; Goodwill Entertainment makes trading debut at S$0.21, 5% above IPO price. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region...