BT Market Focus

Market news for November 20, 2025: Asian stocks rally as bumper Nvidia report offsets Fed rate concern; Japan’s 21 trillion yen stimulus package sends bond yields high, yen weak; SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing highway to debut in 2026. 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 reg...

Market news for November 19, 2025: Asian markets wobble as Nvidia takes centre stage amid AI bubble fears; Hedging costs ‘becoming too much’ as US dollar weakens, says Temasek chief; Everyday investors are driving Pakistan’s 40% stock rally. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news f...

Market news for November 18, 2025: Japan's Nikkei plunges by most in seven months on tech selloff; Japan’s Takaichi under pressure as yen and bonds slide; Bitcoin drops to a 7-month low while global stocks sell off. 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...

Market news for November 17, 2025: Asian markets struggle as fears build over tech rally, US rates; Bitcoin erases gains this year amid crypto bear market; First Resources shares rise 8.8% on Q3 profit surge. 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...

After more than 40 days, the US government shutdown has finally ended. What happens next? Plus, the Federal Reserve’s uncertain December decision, volatile AI valuations, and Japan’s new Prime Minister’s push for a more flexible budget plan. And, the Malaysian ringgit is staging an impressive comeback. BNY’s Asia-Pacific macro strategist Wee Khoon Chong joins Emily Liu to b...

Market news for November 13, 2025: Asian stocks stutter with focus on Fed, tech after US reopen vote; Yen dips to record low against euro; Ringgit strength, robust spending set stage for Malaysia’s strongest quarterly growth in 2025; ST Engineering shares jump as much as 4.2% on revenue increase, special dividend. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business T...

Market news for November 12, 2025: Asian markets up on hopes over shutdown deal, rate cut; Softbank Group sells entire Nvidia stake to fund AI investment; Ringgit hits year’s high against Singdollar; UOB outlook lags that of DBS, OCBC amid spotlight on asset quality in Q3. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s market...

Market news for November 11, 2025: Asian markets fall despite US shutdown ending; Japan 30 year bond yields rise amid fiscal concerns; Temasek to move away from direct investing in early-stage startups. 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...

Market news for November 10, 2025: Asian markets boosted by hopes for deal to end US shutdown;  Australian dollar climbs on US shutdown hopes, hits 12-year high on kiwi; Japan to push stimulus plan, urges BOJ to keep interest rates low; OCBC shares continue rally to hit all-time high after strong Q3. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks...

Think AI is all hype? Wondering if the longest US government shutdown is more than just hot air? Howie Lim and Providend's Cheng Chye Hsern cut through the noise, revealing whether AI is a bubble or breakthrough, and dissecting local bank earnings. Highlights: 01:00 US private sector data 04:52 US Supreme Court's tariff deliberations 07:54 AI investment boom: bubble or a breakthrough? 11:32 US-Chi...

Market news for November 6, 2025: Asia shares rose; US economic data drew investors back into markets; gloomy outlook for the pound and oil rises. 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 by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh...

Market news for November 5, 2025: Steep selloff in Asian markets; Tokyo and Seoul tumble; gold regains some ground and bitcoin returns to above $100,000. 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 by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Chai Pei...

Market news for November 4, 2025: Stocks in Asia dive; the dollar hits new high; German trade deficit with China record and gold fails to benefit from haven flows. 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 by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by...

Market news for November 3, 2025: Asia stocks are up today on the back of the US-China trade truce; investments in AI surge; gold is back up past 4,000 and dollar 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. Written by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited...

Now that the US and China have finally met, did their discussion garner any real results? What’s next for these two economic powerhouses and global markets? How has gold been faring this week or is there a new metal in town? And what do the mega cap earnings represent? Howie Lim speaks to Pete Tan from Phillip Securities for more insights. Highlights: 01:00 US-China meeting and market reacti...

Market news for October 30, 2025: Asian stocks saw mixed movements today. This came after US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping concerning rare earths and tariffs. Meanwhile, the yen depreciated as the Bank of Japan maintained its current interest rates. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the...

Market news for October 29, 2025: Asia stocks upbeat; investors anticipate Fed rate cut; the yen strengthens while oil prices fall on doubts about Western sanctions on Russia. 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 by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produced a...

Market news for October 28, 2025: Asian share markets hit all time highs; tech stocks lead Wall Street gains and oil prices 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 by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Mo...

Market news for October 27, 2025: In a strong start to a week that will be headlined by central bank meetings and megacap earnings, Asian stocks surged while gold and bonds retreated as signs of easing trade tensions between China and the US buoyed risk appetite. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and ne...

Japan's new PM shakes up markets, while gold's wild ride prompts questions of correction or deeper trouble. US-China tensions simmer, influencing trade and tech, as Q3 earnings reveal a K-shaped consumer recovery. Dive into these market movers and more, with expert insights from Citibank Singapore's Manish Saini. Highlights: 00:42 Japan's new PM: Bank of Japan (BOJ) normalisation 03:16 Yen's futur...

Market news for October 23, 2025: Oil prices spikes as Trump threatens Russian giants, Asian stocks turn lower; Gold eases as dollar firms , focus on US inflation data; South Korea keeps rates on hold but surprises with nod to further 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 and t...

Market news for October 22, 2025: Japan’s new PM preparing large economic stimulus to tackle inflation; Gold plunge knocks CNMC Goldmine off pedestal after 400% gain; STI could reach 10,000 by 2040 and Singdollar could also hit parity with greenback; MAS to announce measures to help listcos deliver greater shareholder value in November. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup...

Market news for October 21, 2025: Asian stocks rally on China-US hopes, new Japanese PM lifts Tokyo; Mandarin Oriental shares surge 36.3% on privatisation offer, Jardine Matheson up 7.5%. 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...

It’s been a volatile week across global markets. The US Federal Reserve is signalling that more rate cuts are on the way, the US–China trade war has flared up again over rare earths and AI tech, and gold has surged to yet another record high. In this week’s Market Focus Weekly from The Business Times , host Emily Liu breaks down the market mood with Yap Fook Hien, Senior Investme...

Market news for October 16, 2025: Asian stocks rise as traders weigh China-US row, rate cut hopes; TSMC Q3 profit blows past market forecast to a record on AI spending boom; Gold passes US$4,200 mark; GIC sues China EV maker Nio for allegedly inflating revenues of at least US$600 million. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day&rsquo...