BT Market Focus

Asian stocks fell as fears of Middle East conflict grows; China’s GDP expands 5.3% in Q1, but retail and manufacturing remain sluggish; Asian currencies slump against the US dollar. 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 ) R...

Asian stocks fall after Iran’s attack on Israel; China stocks rebound as Beijing promises more support for markets; Ringgit, Rupiah among currencies struggling against the US dollar. 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 )...

Euro falls to lowest level in five months as ECB set to cut rates; Asian markets fall following strong US inflation data this week; Bharti Hexacom makes biggest IPO in India, raising US$514 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 ( emilyl...

Japan’s central bank hints at another interest rate hike this year; TSMC shares rise after it’s awarded billions to expand in the US; Cordlife shares slump as 5,300 cord blood units affected by temperature breaches. 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...

Asian markets mixed after strong US jobs report; Chinese developer Shimao Group faces liquidation petition in Hong Kong; Philippine central bank keeps interest rate at 6.5 per cent. 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 ) R...

Japan’s Nikkei 225 down 2% due to tech sell-off; Oil prices rise to 2024 high due to Middle East tensions; Seatrium short interest levels spike on SGX. 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...

Asian markets rise on reassuring comments from the Fed; Gold hits record high of $2,304 an ounce; US dollar index near four-month high while yen nears decades low; Best World shares jump after company proposes selective capital reduction. 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...

Taiwan earthquake hits world’s largest chipmaker; Asian markets fell as investors rein in their bets on a June rate cut; Singtel shares slide on reports of failed Optus sale. 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 ) Recordin...

Hong Kong shares rally on strong Chinese factory data; Isetan Singapore shares surge 150% after proposed privatisation announcement; UOB to cut One account interest rates effective May 1. 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....

Asian markets rally with rebound in Chinese manufacturing activity; Japanese stocks weighed down by yen weakness; Isetan Mitsukoshi looking to privatise Isetan Singapore. 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 en...

Australian shares hit record highs; Tokyo stocks drop as investors locked in dividend rights; Two former Seatrium executives charged with corruption for paying more than S$20 million in bribes in Brazil. 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 ( e...

Japan warns of intervention as yen falls to 34-year-low; Thailand’s stock exchange continues decline on corporate setback; Singapore stocks rally on high factory output in February. 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 ) R...

Asian stocks mixed as traders cautious over US inflation data and earnings forecasts; Economists expect MAS to maintain monetary policy in April; Lum Chang shares sink on MD’s involvement in Iswaran probe. 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 (...

Singapore’s inflation higher than expected in February; Tokyo stocks end winning streak in profit taking; Private equity deals in Asia plummet to decade low; Best World International seeks to delist by selective capital reduction. 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 a...

Asian markets fall as Chinese yuan slumps to four-month low; Australia central bank sees another tough year ahead; Cordlife directors and former CEO arrested for breaches of disclosure obligations. 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 ( emilyli...

Asian markets rally after Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday; Gold prices surge to record high; Hong Kong Monetary Authority kept interest rates unchanged. 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...

Wall Street upbeat while the Fed meets on interest rate policy today; Japanese yen at four-month low after Bank of Japan ended negative interest rates; China maintains benchmark lending rates; Seatrium continues most volume traded on SGX. 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...

Japan ends negative interest rate after 17 years; South Korea promises tax cuts to boost shareholder returns; Vietnam hits record high trading volume amid speculation of President’s resignation. 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@s...

Bank of Japan widely expected to raise interest rates on Tuesday; Vietnam announces new trading platform as stocks rally; Ringgit bounces back from February low amid government efforts; Singapore non-oil exports down 0.1 percent in February. 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...

Markets slump after US inflation beats expectations; Hong Kong stocks fall after China’s central bank keeps rate unchanged; Japan’s companies agree to biggest wage hike in 33 years, Bank of Japan likely to end negative interest rate policy next week; No Signboard resumes trading, shares drop up to 90%. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times  that looks at the...

Traders looking to US producer prices data tonight; Worries of a bubble trigger sell-off in India small-cap stocks; Singtel denies report of Optus sale. 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...

Higher US inflation data fails to dampen investor sentiment; Economists raise forecast for Singapore’s 2024 economic growth to 2.4%; Seatrium receives SGX approval to consolidate shares. 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...

Hong Kong and China shares buoyed by share buybacks and higher inflation; Bank of Japan close to raising interest rates next week; SGX to launch short-term interest rate futures. 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 ) Reco...

Stocks in Japan, Australia and Singapore retreat after up tick in US unemployment; Japfa shares jump after report of potential privatisation deal. 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...

Asian markets rally after positive Fed comments; Bank of Japan could start raising rates next week; Australian shares hit record high. 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 Chieh Produce...