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BT Market Focus

BT Market Focus

By: The Business Times
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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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  • Gold soars towards $4000 mark, Indonesian markets shaken by finance minister removal

    Gold soars towards $4000 mark, Indonesian markets shaken by finance minister removal
    Sep 9 2025

    Market news for September 9, 2025: Gold prices trade above US$3,600 on Fed rate-cut bets; Indonesian currency, stocks fall after finance minister’s exit; Indian carmakers surge on Modi’s tax 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 the region.

    Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)

    Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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    Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.

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    3 mins
  • Japan’s Prime Minister resigns, Korean companies react to US raid

    Japan’s Prime Minister resigns, Korean companies react to US raid
    Sep 8 2025

    Market news for September 8, 2025: Japan's Topix hits record high, yen and bonds fall on Prime Minister Ishiba exit; US immigration raid on Hyundai factory threatens Korean investments; Gold reaches new record on US rate-cut expectations.

    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@sph.com.sg)

    Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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    Follow Market Focus Daily and rate us on:

    Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    Amazon: bt.sg/mfam

    Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap

    Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp

    YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt

    Website: bt.sg/mktfocus

    Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg

    Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.

    Discover more BT podcast series:

    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt

    BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

    BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod

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    3 mins
  • Volatility strikes again: Why investors shouldn’t panic

    Volatility strikes again: Why investors shouldn’t panic
    Sep 5 2025

    This week on Market Focus Weekly, host Emily Liu and Vikas Pershad from M&G Investments unpack Asia’s market volatility as September kicks in.

    From India’s game-changing GST cuts to China’s US$2.7 trillion rally, where are the opportunities amid the turbulence?

    Plus, why gold’s record-breaking surge above US$3,500 and Japan’s bond sell-off are sending powerful signals for global investors.

    Highlights:

    01:08 Volatility swings

    03:43 Indonesian protests

    05:10 India’s GST revamp

    08:31 A Chinese stock bubble?

    10:38 Gold-en rally

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    Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.

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    Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)

    With Vikas Pershad, portfolio manager, APAC Equities, M&G Investments

    Edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: Emily & Chai Pei Chieh

    A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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    Follow Market Focus Weekly podcasts every Friday:

    Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus

    Amazon: bt.sg/mfam

    Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap

    Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp

    YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt

    Website: bt.sg/mktfocus

    Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.

    Discover more BT podcast series:

    BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

    BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt

    BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts

    BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod

    BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    14 mins
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