The Business Times Podcasts

Market news for March 11, 2026: Shares stabilise as oil dips on IEA release proposal, but diesel's surge and Mideast conflict fuel inflation fears, complicating central bank rate paths. 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) Produc...

Headline news for March 11, 2026: US forces strike Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz as markets weigh energy risks, Europe’s central bank steadies its stance on inflation and signs emerge of resilience in Singapore’s labour market. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  P...

Market news for March 10, 2026: Middle East war hopes whipsawed markets; stocks rallied on US comments before Iran's defiance pared gains. Oil plunged, while safe-haven gold held steady. 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) Produ...

Headline news for March 10, 2026: Trump warns Iran over oil shipments, oil retreats from record highs, Asia stocks rebound, and Singapore sends military aircraft to evacuate citizens from the Middle East. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or How...

Markets are volatile, but smart strategies can deliver stable returns. What if you could balance explosive growth with steady income—all while protecting against inflation? DBS chief investment officer Hou Wey Fook reveals the "barbell approach" that's delivered 8.6 per cent annual returns through major downturns. From AI winners to gold's scarcity play, discover investment themes carrying p...

Market news for March 9, 2026: War chaos spiked stock losses across Asia, as soaring oil prices threatened global inflation and interest rates, while the US dollar gained from a rush for liquidity, and gold plunged. 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 Li...

Headline news for March 9, 2026: Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei supreme leader as the US–Israel conflict drives oil above $100, rattling Asian markets, prompting diplomatic evacuations and heightening fears of wider economic and geopolitical disruption. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )&nb...

Singapore’s economic growth forecast is tougher. How do national priorities—from AI to advanced manufacturing—actually translate into winning investment strategies for you? Howie Lim gets advice from experts Daryl Liew from PhillipCapital and Cheng Chye Hsern from Providend on balancing policy-driven potential with global diversification. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Time...

Middle East conflict jolts oil prices and sparks stagflation fears. As the safe-haven dollar surges, is gold losing its lustre? JP Morgan’s global market strategist Raisah Rasid breaks down the geopolitics vs. economics debate, reveals Asia's tech winners in the AI race, and decodes China's new 5-year plan. Highlights: 01:10 Impact of Middle East conflict 05:59 Impact of conflict on Asia 09:...

Headline news for March 6, 2026: U.S. lawmakers back President Trump’s Iran strikes as Kristi Noem gets fired, markets shift to safe havens, China lowers its growth target and Singapore’s graduate job market weakens. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by:...

Market news for March 5, 2026: Asian shares rallied as tentative risk appetite returned post-Mideast war fears; China unveiled new economic targets; oil and gold prices surged on energy supply concerns. 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@s...

Headline news for March 5, 2026: US-Iran war intensifies with naval and missile strikes; NATO defense fails; markets dip in Asia but stabilise in US/Europe; Morgan Stanley cuts 2,500 jobs; Singapore charts a Maritime Master Plan. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by:...

Market news for March 4, 2026: Seoul's stocks plunged 12 per cent in a record crash on widening Middle East war fears, driving an energy shock that threatens inflation, delays rate cuts, and weakens the Singapore dollar. 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: How...

Headline news for March 4, 2026: US and Israeli strikes on Iran intensify, prompting Iranian missile attacks around the Gulf and pushing oil higher, as Nepal prepares to vote, DBS expands in China and Singapore raises retirement ages. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edite...

Market news for March 3, 2026: A global sell-off deepened as US/Israel strikes on Iran fuelled oil and dollar gains, plunging Asian stocks, with Korean shares hit hardest. Singapore's ST Engineering rallied on defence orders. 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 March 3, 2026: US and Israeli strikes on Iran widen across the region as Washington debates presidential authority, Malaysia’s reform bill falters, Asian factories hold steady and Singapore braces for energy-driven risks. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produce...

The recently launched Value Unlock scheme could be as significant as the S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme in boosting local stocks. SGX’s Chan Kum Kong explains to BT senior correspondent Ben Paul how this latest initiative will work and why companies should seize the opportunity. Highlights of the podcast: 07:35 How magic can happen in the local market 11:25 Grants disbursed...

Market news for March 2, 2026: Oil spiked on Hormuz attacks amidst escalating US-Iran conflict; airline stocks plunged on airspace disruption fears; energy shares rallied. 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...

Headline news for March 2, 2026: US–Israel strikes on Iran intensify, lift oil and gold, and rattle Asian markets, as Washington signals sustained operations with uncertain diplomatic and economic fallout ahead. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Claressa Mo...

The SME dream is built on hustle, but what if your retirement plan hinges on a highly speculative sale? Stop gambling on perfect timing. Howie Lim speaks to Grace Tay of finexis to uncover the true surplus after "oxygen" and "risk," dissecting the firewall between business and personal wealth. Learn how to structure your enterprise for a passive paycheck—because succession isn't selling, it'...

Is AI euphoria heading for a crash? As tech stocks reel and Wall Street fears 'software-mageddon,' we ask if Nvidia's results calm the nerves. Plus, Asia’s chip rally, Japan’s spending risks, and why one analyst sees gold rocketing to US$6,300. Market Focus meets market reality with Oriano Lizza from CMC Markets. Highlights: 01:16 AI fears & software sell-off 04:18 Asia's independe...

Headline news for February 27, 2026: Progress in US-Iran nuclear talks offsets tech stock losses after Nvidia earnings; Singapore hits a record low fertility rate; and Paramount Skydance wins the Warner Bros. Discovery bid. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim ( howielim@sph.com.sg )  Produced and edited by: Claressa Mon...

Headline news for February 26, 2026: US–Iran nuclear talks resume as geopolitical risks linger, Asian economies face currency and trade pressures, and Singapore’s Budget debate sharpens around inequality, ageing and workforce protection. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro ( claremb@sph.com.sg )  Pro...

How do high-growth, born-global SMEs tackle cross-border complexity, multi-entity management, and the trust gap in payments? Howie Lim talks to Payoneer's Nagesh Devata about why Singapore is the ultimate launchpad, the power of looking local globally, and the unified strategy needed to scale with speed and flexibility across the region. Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast Channel presents divers...

Market news for February 25, 2026: Asia's markets soared, led by tech stocks on AI bets; Japan's Nikkei and Korea's KOSPI hit records; Yen remains in focus and oil and gold rise. 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...