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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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Inflation the week's biggest driver: BT Market Focus (Ep 25) 16.12.2022 18:13

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. What sort of havoc did inflation wreak on markets this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 02:06 S...

Markets struggle for inspiration: BT Market Focus (Ep 24) 09.12.2022 16:10

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. Why did markets struggle to find inspiration this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 01:31 SGX’s...

Markets driven by US Fed chair comments: BT Market Focus (Ep 23) 02.12.2022 15:23

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. How were markets affected by Fed comments this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 01:32 SGX’s wra...

A week of market optimism: BT Market Focus (Ep 22) 25.11.2022 16:17

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. Why did enthusiasm drive sentiment this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 01:35 SGX’s wrap for t...

Markets remain sensitive to Fed-speak: BT Market Focus (Ep 21) 18.11.2022 19:36

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. How were markets affected by the Fed’s continuing hawkish stance? Correspondent Howie Lim finds out. Highlights of the podc...

A good week for Singapore markets: BT Market Focus (Ep 20) 11.11.2022 16:38

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. Why did Singapore markets have a good week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 01:32 SGX’s wrap for the...

Hopes for a dovish Fed dashed: BT Market Focus (Ep 19) 04.11.2022 15:25

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. Why have hopes for a dovish Fed been dashed? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 01:21 SGX’s wrap for th...

Macroeconomic data and rate hike expectations key drivers this week: BT Market Focus (Ep 18) 28.10.2022 19:27

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. What drove markets this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 02:21 SGX’s wrap for the week 04:14 In...

Cautious sentiment as inflation concerns rise: BT Market Focus (Ep 17) 21.10.2022 18:24

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. With inflation concerns rising, how is current sentiment? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 02:42 SGX’...

Bearish week hopes to end on happier note: BT Market Focus (Ep 16) 14.10.2022 19:13

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. Can this bearish week end on a better note? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 02:27 SGX’s wrap for the...

Sparks of optimism fizzle: BT Market Focus (Ep 15) 07.10.2022 15:49

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. Why has optimism in markets fizzled this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 02:14 SGX’s wrap for...

Intensifying fears drive fresh volatility: BT Market Focus (Ep 14) 30.09.2022 21:45

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. What factors are providing continuous sentiment drivers in global markets? Find out with correspondent Howie Lim. Highlights...

Recession fears flare again: BT Market Focus (Ep13) 23.09.2022 19:21

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. Remerging fears of recession dominate markets. Find out why with Claressa Monteiro. Highlights of the podcast: 02:10 SGX’s w...

Choppy week as rate hikes loom: BT Market Focus (Ep12) 16.09.2022 18:31

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. With interest rate hikes looming, how did markets fare this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 02...

Anticipating central bank announcements: BT Market Focus (Ep 11) 09.09.2022 17:35

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. How have markets reacted ahead of central bank announcements? Highlights of the podcast: 02:20 SGX’s wrap for the week 04:5...

Markets poking at the Bear: Bt Market Focus (Ep 10) 02.09.2022 19:49

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times ’ newsdesk. It seems markets are retesting the June lows this week and are struggling to find support. Highlights of the podcast: 02:21...

Markets searching for inspiration: BT Market Focus (Ep 9) 25.08.2022 18:42

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times newsdesk. How has the lack of inspiration impacted markets this week? Highlights of the podcast: 02:22 SGX’s wrap of the week 10:53 Eyes...

Markets muted by uncertainty: BT Market Focus (Ep 8) 19.08.2022 18:59

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times newsdesk. What uncertainties are causing markets to stay cautious? Highlights of the podcast: 02:01 SGX’s wrap of the week 07:06 BT news...

Happier days ahead for markets? BT Market Focus (Ep 7) 12.08.2022 17:29

Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Times that looks at the market drivers and movements in Singapore, the region and beyond. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times newsdesk. Are things finally looking up for markets? Highlights of the podcast: 01:54 Breakdown of market news this week 04:16 How US marke...

Upbeat week despite heightened geopolitical tensions: BT Market Focus Ep 6 05.08.2022 18:43

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times newsdesk. Why did geopolitical tensions not have a greater impact on markets this week? Highlights of the podcast: 02:23 SGX Securities’...

Earnings and economic data key drivers for the week: BT Market Focus Ep 5 29.07.2022 16:14

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times newsdesk. How have earnings and economic data driven markets this week? Highlights of the podcast: 02:40 SGX Securities’ report 06:40 S...

Are recession fears receding on more optimistic sentiment? BT Market Focus Ep 4 22.07.2022 14:38

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times newsdesk. It has been an interesting perhaps even exciting week for markets. Will the optimism be sustained into the week ahead? Highlig...

Recession worries grow on global economic data: BT Market Focus Ep 3 15.07.2022 16:13

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times newsdesk. How are rising recession fears shaping the markets this week? Highlights of the podcast: 02:11 Recession fears rising 04:42 No...

Mixed week driven by global slowdown concerns: BT Market Focus Ep 2 08.07.2022 13:48

Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Times that looks at the market drivers and movements in Singapore, the region and beyond. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times newsdesk. 2H2022 did not kick off with a bang but that’s to be expected. Inflation and recessionary fears remain concerns in the broader ma...

H1 2022 report card: BT Market Focus Ep 1 01.07.2022 17:00

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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times newsdesk. The STI opened the trading week up 0.6 per cent following Wall Street’s rally last Friday. Fixed-rate mortgages in Singapore h...