The Business Times Podcasts

Headline news for February 25, 2026: Britain tightens border entry rules, President Trump’s 10 per cent tariffs take effect, Asian inflation and equity markets surge, and Singapore’s S$15.1 billion Budget surplus sparks debate over fiscal prudence versus spending. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro ( cla...

Market news for February 24, 2026: Asian markets closed mixed as Wall Street jitters, tariffs and geopolitics weighed. Gold slipped, oil edged up, Singapore blue chips fell. 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: Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg ) Produced...

Headline news for February 24, 2026: President Trump threatens higher tariffs after court setback, markets slide in Asia and Wall Street, Ukraine’s economy strains under war, Britain arrests Mandelson, and Singapore lawmakers press for rules on intelligence. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( cla...

Examine the investment landscape today and understand the risk-reward of various property investment types. In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with veteran investor Gabriel Yap of GCP Global. Amid low interest rates, we do a deep dive into the investment merits of shares in property groups and units in real estate investment trusts. We also see what overseas real estate opportuni...

Market news for February 23, 2026: Confusion over new US tariffs revives 'sell America' trade; sliding Wall Street futures and Dollar; tech-diva Nvidia prepares to release earnings; gold rises and oil eases. 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 (howie...

Headline news for February 23, 2026: US trade deals after a tariff ruling, markets tread cautiously, Ukraine’s war grinds on, an earthquake jolts Malaysia, British hiring weakens, Asian exports stay firm, Singapore seeks clarity abroad. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )&nbsp...

Be wary of the seductive danger of leverage investing. The competitive reality is, most lose everything but there are things you can do - like the portfolio pyramid - which can help you navigate this high risk move. Howie Lim gets advice from the experts. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This episode is sponsored by OCBC Securities. Highlights: 01:30 Br...

Stocks fall, the dollar soars and oil prices climb amid global tensions. Howie Lim and Hugh Chung from Endowus dissect the complex market landscape, from AI stock turbulence and Fed policy splits to dollar debasement and geopolitical risks. Highlights: 01:15 Fed rate expectations hold steady 03:12 Tech earnings reveal winners 04:40 Commodity volatility 11:00 Asian equity opportunities --- Send us...

Headline news for February 20, 2026: President Trump’s Board of Peace draws billions in pledges for Gaza rebuilding as questions persist over Hamas disarmament. Japan inflation cools, US unsecured loans surge, and a deadly fire hits a foreign-registered passenger vessel bound for Singapore. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Ho...

Market news for February 19, 2026: Asian stocks rose, supported by tech gains and safe-haven flows; Indonesia held rates, focusing on the rupiah; US-Iran tensions supported oil prices and the Fed signaled no rush to cut rates. 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 b...

Headline news for February 16, 2026: Iran presses for a nuclear deal as talks resume, Israel tightens control in the West Bank, Japan edges back to growth, UK hiring slows, while Singapore exports climb on AI-driven electronics demand. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produ...

Is the "fixed" in fixed income now a fallacy? As the Year of the Horse trots in, we’re hunting for genuine yield. Forget outdated Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs) and duration fears. Howie Lim dissects credit risk, the AI capex bubble, and the one thing retail bond investors miss with Goh Rong Ren from Eastsping Investments. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful fi...

Why is Wall Street sinking while Singapore soars past 5,000? Howie Lim and  portfolio manager Gary Tan dissect the US job shock, the mystery of 'meme' gold, and the volatility of the AI-driven tech rout. Plus, uncover the finer details of Singapore's forward-looking Budget 2026 and what it means for your portfolio. Highlights: 01:05 Dissecting US economic data so far 03:09 Gold trading like a...

Headline news for February 13, 2026: US-Taiwan ink reciprocal trade deal; Ukraine seeks peace election backing; Hong Kong IPO market booms, stressing banks; and Singapore boosts its Financial Sector Development Fund as the STI hits a historic 5000+. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg...

Market news for February 12, 2026: Asian stocks hit a new record high led by tech; yen surged on Takaichi's win; Singapore's STI cleared 5000; oil prices extended gains. 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...

Headline news for February 12, 2026: US House narrowly votes to terminate Trump’s Canada tariffs as Japan wholesale inflation slows, Australia signals rate vigilance, Malaysia tests rail link, and Singapore BTO demand surges before Budget day. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg...

Market news for February 11, 2026: Yen surges on Takaichi's election win; Aussie dollar hits three-year high; US dollar wobbles before key jobs data. 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 Chi...

Headline news for February 11, 2026: U.S. intelligence and immigration policies are recalibrated as household debt delinquencies hit a post-2017 high. Thailand extends a royal insult sentence, while Singapore flags gaps in public-sector IT oversight. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.s...

Market news for February 10, 2026: Global stocks advanced, led by Japan's rally post-election win; Yen and US dollar fall. Gold and Brent crude dip ahead of key US economic data 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 from Singapore and the region. Written by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.s...

Headline news for February 10, 2026: China’s sway in Bangladesh looks set to deepen after elections, as US-Canada trade tensions flare and Australia’s business activity cools. Singapore upgrades its growth outlook as household incomes climb past S$12,000. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (...

Is US exceptionalism truly dead? With Big Tech valuations soaring and global tensions rising, investors must choose: stay US-focused or diversify. Discover why the American formula for growth may still have legs, and where the most rewarding opportunities lie next as Genevieve Cua and Capital Group's Andy Budden dissect the threats to the US edge—from debt sustainability to global governance...

Market news for February 9, 2026: Asian stocks surged on Takaichi's Japan election win and US stimulus bets. Gold and oil fell, but silver rallied. Japan's Nikkei hit all-time highs. 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) Pro...

Headline news for February 9, 2026: Japan’s ruling coalition secures a landslide, lifting the Nikkei, while Thailand’s Bhumjaithai claims victory. Oil slips on easing Iran tensions, India shuns Russian crude and Singapore forecasts a stronger Budget surplus. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro...

Gold's crash, AI's disruptive threat to software, and a pivotal week for Asia's markets: Japan's election and Indonesia's regulatory woes. Will Kevin Warsh shake up the Fed? Howie Lim and Raisah Rasid from JP Morgan Asset Management dissect the volatility, revealing where the smart money is moving now, geopolitical risk and high-tech hedges. Highlights: 00:57 Gold's volatile week and buying the di...

Headline news for February 6, 2026: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces backlash over his US envoy pick as Ukraine-Russia talks yield a prisoner swap, oil eases on Iran diplomacy hopes and Wall Street slides on soaring AI spending. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced...