The Business Times Podcasts

Headline news for January 23, 2026: Washington rebuffed limits on Venezuela action as Davos exposed Ukraine tensions and Indonesia’s pitch, Amazon prepared fresh cuts, oil slid on geopolitics, and Singapore households braced for higher utility bills. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph...

Market news for January 22, 2026: STI, Asian markets rebound after Trump backs off on Greenland tariffs; South Korea’s Kospi stock benchmark tops 5,000 for first time; Australian dollar scales 15-month high on strong jobs data; UOB jumps 2% as market rises. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and ne...

Headline news for January 22, 2026: Washington eased tariff pressure linked to Greenland as Europe warned against escalation, Asian capitals assessed implications, and markets weighed slowing growth signals alongside fresh policy moves in Singapore and the region. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ( cla...

Market news for January 21, 2026: STI, Asia markets retreat after Dow dives nearly 900 points on Trump tariff threats; Gold and platinum hit records as crisis over Greenland worsens; Japanese bonds may rebound after Katayama calls for market calm; Indian rupee hits new low amid capital outflows. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the da...

Headline news for January 21, 2026: Markets recoil from renewed US tariff threats, Syria redraws control lines, Japan steadies rattled bond markets, and Singapore deepens security and diplomatic ties with Washington. 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 and edited by:...

Market news for January 20, 2026: Japanese bond slump deepens on fiscal worries; Australian stocks post sharpest fall since mid-December as financials, miners slip; Indonesia’s rupiah hits record low on central bank independence worries; Gold soars past $4,700 as Greenland tensions rise. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day&...

Headline news for January 20, 2026: Trump doubles down on tariff threats, AI anxiety reshapes work, Vietnam weighs power consolidation, China’s growth slows despite exports, and Singapore boosts education support for Malay/Muslim students. 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 )&n...

Market news for January 19, 2026: Markets fall, gold surges on Greenland tariff threats; Rupiah may sink past record low as fiscal woes erode BI support; Singapore bourse targets global macro funds in Japan rates push. 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:...

Headline news for January 19, 2026: Europe weighs retaliation as Trump Administration links tariffs to Greenland, Ukraine peace talks shift to Davos, Japan debates tax cuts, China’s growth slows, and Singapore plans A.I.-run driver training without instructors. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (...

If 2025 left your portfolio feeling like a runaway train and before you chase the next shiny AI stock or panic-sell everything, take heed. How can you cut through the noise, the greed, and the well-meaning, inflation-averse relatives? Howie Lim finds out why systematic rebalancing beats FOMO, how to generate cashflow now, and where to find safety and growth in a chaotic 2026. Synopsis: Every Monda...

Political risk is back in the spotlight, with fresh uncertainty around the US Federal Reserve and rising tensions across Venezuela, Greenland and Iran.  Yet markets refused to blink.  In this week’s Market Focus Weekly, host Emily Liu and Aninda Mitra of BNY Investments unpack why Asian stocks continue to rally, what Japan’s upcoming snap election could mean for equities, bon...

Headline news for January 16, 2026: US states move to cap data-centre power costs as Washington deepens trade ties with Taiwan, transport disruptions hit Japan, Malaysian politics resurface, Singapore exports slow, and Changi Airport traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monte...

Market news for January 15, 2026: Nikkei falls from record as tech shares retreat; Australian shares end at two-month high as miners ride metals rally; Silver tumbles, oil retreats. 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: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg) Prod...

Headline news for January 15, 2026: Washington recalibrates its Middle East posture as Venezuela’s oil trade tightens, Japan keeps politics at arm’s length from central banking, and Singapore tweaks housing rules to keep upgrades moving. 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 January 14, 2026: Gold and silver soar to new heights; What’s at stake in the US Supreme Court’s tariff ruling today? China tightens margin financing requirements to cool red-hot stock market. 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 January 14, 2026: Iran accuses Trump of encouraging political destabilisation; Japan PM may call a lower house snap election; the US dollar recovers ground; and the Port of Singapore has a banner year. 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 and edited b...

Market news for January 13, 2026: Asia markets extend gains on ‘Sell America’ inflows, Trump’s Iran tariff threat; Japan’s Nikkei hits all-time high on Wall Street rally, snap election bets; Yen tumbles following report Japan PM plans snap poll; DBS CIO dismisses bubble fears , doubles down on AI, healthcare. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  T...

Headline news for January 13, 2026: Reaction to Washington’s pressure on the Fed, tariffs widen with Iran, consumers pull back, and Singapore moves to centralise health data across its medical system. 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 and edited by: Claressa M...

Markets soared in 2025, but what lies ahead? What of the US K-shaped economy, the dollar's decline, and the AI valuation puzzle? Where can we find income and how can we build a portfolio resilient against global fiscal dominance? Wealth editor Genevieve Cua gets insights from Alexandre Tavazzi, head of CIO Office and Macro Research, Pictet Wealth Management. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow you...

Market news for January 12, 2026: Gold, silver notch record highs on safe-haven demand, Fed rate-cut bets; US dollar tumbles, Oil edges up as Iran supply risk counters Venezuela export resumption; Chinese food delivery shares jump as government crackdown on price wars. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by  The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements...

Headline news for January 12, 2026: Russia strikes Kyiv as Iran’s unrest deepens, Japan expands its security role in Southeast Asia, Thailand’s opposition lays out reform plans, Britain’s hiring slows, and Singapore’s property agencies quietly shrink. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Mon...

Bull markets breed bad habits. You might be confusing a great company with a great investment! Jose Mayora of Divita Value-Growth Fund reveals to Howie Lim the crucial and simple valuation metric retail investors must focus on when the hype runs high. Which overlooked sectors offer real compounding potential and why might the most boring investment strategy might be your best? Synopsis: Every Mond...

It’s a busy start to 2026 for markets. Asian equities are rallying, AI remains dominant, and Singapore stocks are pushing into record territory.  On this week’s Market Focus Weekly, Emily Liu is joined by HSBC’s Herald van der Linde to break down what’s powering the early-year optimism — and where risks may be building. They discuss whether the AI trade is becomi...

Headline news for January 9, 2026: Washington’s Venezuela push meets congressional resistance as Greenland talks continue, Japan’s consumers surprise on the upside, Malaysia clears a key political figure, and Singapore halts infant formula sales over safety concerns. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa...

Market news for January 8, 2026: Asian stocks fall, while global bond sales surge; Chinese tech firms rise in Hong Kong debut as US-China tech race heats up; UI Boustead said to seek US$700 million Singapore IPO in March. 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...