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Market Focus Daily is a closing bell look at markets and the news that drove its movements-every trading day. Market Focus Weekly rounds up the week with expert analysis and insights for a big picture look at the trading week ahead. Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 19 (Ep 49) 19.07.2023 1:41

Singapore stocks rally at the midweek on optimism of US interest rate hike cycle ending soon. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follo...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 18 (Ep 48) 18.07.2023 1:30

The Straits Times Index ends the day muted. Who were the top gainers and decliners? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Marke...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 17 (Ep 47) 17.07.2023 1:45

Can Singapore shares extend their positive streak at the start of the week? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus:...

Markets feeling the cheer this week: BT Market Focus (Ep 51) 14.07.2023 16:48

What else drove market cheer besides easing inflation data? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Times that looks at the market drivers and movements in Singapore, the region and the beyond. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. Highlights of the podcast: 01:31 SG...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 13 (Ep 46) 13.07.2023 1:45

Singapore stocks extend rally on easing inflation data optimism. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ( howielim@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: ...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 12 (Ep 45) 12.07.2023 1:30

Did Singapore stocks continue their winning streak today at the midweek? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Ch...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 11 (Ep 44) 11.07.2023 1:32

Singapore shares advance as investors await key US inflation data. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel:...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 10 (Ep 43) 10.07.2023 1:34

Are Singapore stocks off to a strong start at the beginning of this week? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: C...

Mixed economic data the week’s main driver: BT Market Focus (Ep 50) 07.07.2023 14:30

The word of the week seems to be ‘mixed’. From economic data to markets’ performance, Claressa Monteiro unpacks it all. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Times that looks at the market drivers and movements in Singapore, the region and the beyond. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. Hig...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 6 (Ep 42) 06.07.2023 1:32

How did the STI perform amid the US Federal Reserve expecting more rate hikes? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Foc...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 5 (Ep 41) 05.07.2023 1:32

The STI closes in the red again amid activity for China’s services sector slowing sharply in June. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media —...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 4 (Ep 40) 04.07.2023 1:48

Singapore stocks remain muted after a lacklustre Wall Street performance and losses in Europe. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ( howielim@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Foll...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 3 (Ep 39) 03.07.2023 1:49

Did Singapore stocks perform better thanks to improved US inflation data? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ( howielim@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: C...

Broad markets consolidate; transportation stocks on the move: BT Market Focus (Ep 49) 30.06.2023 17:01

Why are transportation stocks on the move as markets consolidate this shorter trading week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Times that looks at the market drivers and movements in Singapore, the region and the beyond. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. Hi...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 28 (Ep 38) 28.06.2023 1:27

How did Singapore stocks perform today at the mid-week amid upbeat US economic data? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Mark...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 27 (Ep 37) 27.06.2023 1:29

The STI ends in the green today. Who is the top gainer? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btm...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 26 (Ep 36) 26.06.2023 1:28

Did Singapore stocks start the week in positive territory? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/...

Skittish trading week: BT Market Focus (Ep 48) 23.06.2023 13:07

Despite the week starting with some optimism, expectations were not met. Why? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Times that looks at the market drivers and movements in Singapore, the region and the beyond. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. Highlights of t...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 22 (Ep 35) 22.06.2023 1:27

How did Singapore stocks fare amid hawkish remarks by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow B...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 21 (Ep 34) 21.06.2023 1:30

Singapore stocks snap two-day drop. Who were the top gainers and decliners? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus:...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 20 (Ep 33) 20.06.2023 1:31

Singapore stocks continue yesterday's losses. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Ap...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 19 (Ep 32) 19.06.2023 1:29

How did Singapore stocks fare at the start of the week? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btm...

Fed rate pause gave cheer to markets: BT Market Focus (Ep 47) 16.06.2023 15:01

Fear of rate hikes still looms large. What else caused market uncertainties this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Times that looks at the market drivers and movements in Singapore, the region and the beyond. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. Highlig...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 15 (Ep 31) 15.06.2023 1:33

Most index stocks close in the green as the US Federal Reserve pause rate hikes. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan ( janicet@sph.com.sg ) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media — Follow BT Market F...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 14 (Ep 30) 14.06.2023 1:35

Did Singapore stocks stay positive on the back of significant gains in global markets on mild US inflation data? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media...