BT Market Focus

First, Japan's Nikkei falls for sixth day ahead of US inflation data, Fed decision. Plus, 99 Speed Mart jumps 14% in market debut following Malaysia’s largest IPO in 7 years. And, TSMC’s August revenue climbs 33% as AI chip demand holds up. 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...

First, Asian markets tumble as US jobs data stoke recession fears. Plus, Singapore’s oil party spoilt by falling prices and China gloom. And, Malaysia’s EV race accelerates as Proton moves up launch in booming market. 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: E...

First, China creates 1.6 trillion yuan brokerage giant to take on Wall Street. Plus, Asian markets swing ahead of US jobs report. Hong Kong scraps stock trading as typhoon nears Hainan. Grindr shareholder and Trip.com founder join Forbes’ 50 richest list in Singapore.  Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news fro...

Asian markets rebound from sell-off but US data keeps traders wary; GoTo exits tough Vietnam market to focus on reaching profit; Malaysian bonds luring unhedged bets supercharge ringgit rally; Philippine inflation cools below estimate in boon for rate cuts. 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...

Asian markets plunge with Wall Street after Nvidia rout, weak US data; CapitaLand Investment to more than double investments in India by 2028; Global family office wealth to nearly double to US$9.5 trillion by 2030: Deloitte. 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 host...

BYD dominance is taking a toll on smaller Chinese EV rivals; Five in seven insurers to jack up private hospital premiums under Integrated Shield Plans - some by double digits; Johor Bahru’s co-working spaces thrive on Singapore’s nearshoring, cost-efficient solutions. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from...

China’s weak factory PMI raises pressure for consumer stimulus; Malaysia Airlines’ sudden flight cancellations throw travel sector into disarray; China warns Japan of retaliation for possible new chip curbs. 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 (...

Asian markets rally on US data after Dow hits record on Wall Street; South-east Asia insurtech deals jump over 4 times to US$2.35 billion in 2023 despite fewer transactions; SIA gets foreign direct investment approval for Air India-Vistara merger.  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 r...

Tech weighs down Asian markets after Nvidia results; Malaysia stocks neared four-year high yesterday as foreign investors return; Haidilao restaurant operator Super Hi narrows Q2 loss on higher revenue as it soups up presence in South-east Asia; EDB commits another S$32 million to drive corporate venturing, partnerships with startups. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The B...

Prudential H1 profit tumbles 81% to US$182 million; Malaysia’s Starbucks operator hurt by anti-Israel boycott; KTL Global’s former CEO to serve eight months’ jail for false trading. 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 ) Rec...

Asian stocks fluctuated today; PDD’s US$55 billion stock crash sends warning on Chinese economy; South-east Asian currencies hit fresh highs against US dollar post-Powell speech; strength set to last till year-end. 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: Emil...

Asian markets boosted by Fed chief’s rate cut talk; Singapore dollar trades around 10-year high on policy outlook; Silverlake Axis receives privatisation offer with S$0.36 per share cash option. 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...

Asian stocks slip with Wall Street ahead of Powell; China bond trading collapses amid PBOC crackdown on record rally; Indonesia, Malaysia stocks shine as foreigners sell Asian stocks; China’s real estate woes weigh down S-Reits, but retail sector could be bright spot. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from...

Federal Reserve on track for September rate cut; Japan's Nikkei ends at 3-week high; Amazon unveils AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region with US$6.2 billion investment; Singapore’s platform worker protections kick in from Jan 2025; more cash support for CPF contributions; Myanmar households crippled as currency tumbles to record low. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Busi...

Asian markets fell today; JD.com leads losses in China tech stocks on Walmart stake sale; India’s Ola Electric shares jumped by 80% since IPO; Sats rises 11% after swinging back into the black for Q1. 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...

Asian markets were mixed today; About 10% of buyers with HDB loan may be affected by new measures to cool market; Keppel, ADB, EnterpriseSG to explore US$800 million of energy and environmental projects. 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 ( emi...

Asia currencies hit seven-month high on ‘Goldilocks’ US scenario; Hot stock: Yoma falls 17% after denying criminal proceeds from online scam centres used to fund real estate project; Thailand's Ratanarak Group buys out Jardine Cycle's Siam City stake for US$354 million. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news fr...

Asian markets surge on positive US economic data; NY-listed PropertyGuru to be delisted in US$1.1 billion acquisition by EQT Private Capital Asia; RBNZ says rate-cut path could change on price, wage setting.  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...

Asian markets rally following Wall Street gains; Temasek spent billions on US tech stocks before July sell-off; Convenience-store chain 99 Speed Mart launches Malaysia’s biggest listing in seven years; Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara faces delays ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market mov...

Asian markets rallied today; Cathay Pacific world’s most-shorted airline stock on profit woes; A new stock exchange, local investments by family offices among wish list to revive Singapore bourse.  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@...

Japan's Nikkei surges 3.5% after boost from weak yen; Hong Kong’s property slump threaten government’s funding model; DBS launches blockchain-powered treasury tokens pilot for 24/7 treasury and liquidity management.  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: Em...

Asian markets were mixed today; Foreign investors are pulling record amount of money out of China; Yen carry-trade blowup haunts markets rattled by recent sell-off; Ho Bee Land sells 49% stake in Elementum for S$134 million to sovereign wealth fund. 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...

Asian stocks turn lower again as nervous traders navigate volatility; JPMorgan says three quarters of global carry trades now unwound; DBS appoints Tan Su Shan as deputy CEO, to succeed CEO Piyush Gupta in March 2025; SGX H2 profit up 10.5% to S$316.3 million; proposes Q4 dividend of S$0.09 per share.  Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the d...

Asian stocks rally, yen falls as Bank of Japan reassures investors; DBS Q2 profit rises 6% to S$2.79 billion; declares S$0.54 per share dividend; Sembcorp rises as much as 7% after H1 profit increase. 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...

Asian stocks rebound but STI dragged down by local banks; US office S-Reits up on Fed rate-cut expectations, MAS proposal to relax leverage limit. 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 engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chi...