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BT Market Focus

The Business Times

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Frequency: 1 episode/2d. Total Eps: 523

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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02/08/2025
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US tariffs, Fed signals, and why Asian markets are staying cool

Season 2 · Episode 5

Friday, August 1, 2025 • Duration 15:11

This week on Market Focus Weekly, host Emily Liu sits down with Cedric Ho, portfolio manager at MAD Partnership to discuss US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs and the recent interest rate decisions by the US Federal Reserve.

They also discuss earnings from leading tech companies and insights on the Japanese economy and potential future rate hikes.

Highlights:

01:17 US tariff negotiations update

04:03 Impact of US Federal Reserve decisions

06:06 Earnings season highlights

08:15 US dollar movements analysis

10:49 Thailand-Cambodia conflict

13:13 Bank of Japan policy meeting insights

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

With Cedric Ho, portfolio manager, MAD Partnership

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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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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US Fed holds its ground, more tariffs for India

Season 2 · Episode 353

Thursday, July 31, 2025 • Duration 02:19

Market news for July 31, 2025: Asian markets down as Fed holds rates and Trump announces fresh tariffs on India; China factory output slows down; Bank of Japan offers cautiously upbeat view, keeps rates 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 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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Tariffs, trade deals and Tokyo wobbles

Season 2 · Episode 3

Friday, July 18, 2025 • Duration 14:46

This week on Market Focus Weekly:

US inflation ticks up, political turbulence at the US Federal Reserve and the latest tariff negotiation updates. What do these all mean for financial markets?

We also break down Japan’s bond market volatility ahead of elections, and whether Indonesia’s new trade deal with the US is really a win for its economy.

Radhika Rao, executive director & senior economist at DBS Bank, breaks it all down.

Highlights:

01:20 Is tariff inflation finally hitting?

04:24 Tariff updates

05:57 Trouble at the US Federal Reserve

08:45 What’s behind Japan’s bond yield volatility?

11:56 Indonesia’s trade deal

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

With Radhika Rao, executive director & senior economist, DBS Bank

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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Market Focus Daily: Thursday, March 6, 2025

Season 2 · Episode 258

Thursday, March 6, 2025 • Duration 02:58

Stocks rise as Trump exempts some automakers from tariffs for one month; Alibaba shares jump 7% after unveiling latest DeepSeek contender; Japan’s 10-year bond yield reaches highest since 2009; Malaysia discussing absorbing US tariff impact with chip companies.

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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Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Season 2 · Episode 257

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 • Duration 02:29

China targets 5% GDP growth, ramps up stimulus to guard economy from changes 'unseen in a century'; Asian markets climb after China reveals 5% target; Indonesia’s nickel boom is forcing its own smelters to shut down.

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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Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Season 2 · Episode 256

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 • Duration 02:45

Trade wars erupt as Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with steep tariffs, and China retaliates; Trump asked Japan and China to stop devaluing their currencies; Indian stocks face historic selloff as foreign investors exit; Trump and TSMC announce US$100 billion plan to build five new US factories.

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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Market Focus Daily: Monday, March 3, 2025

Season 2 · Episode 255

Monday, March 3, 2025 • Duration 02:47

Asian markets climb on China fiscal hopes against Trump tariffs; ST Engineering shares soar over 8% as analysts raise target price; CDL shares drop 7% to the lowest since 2009 as it lifts trading halt; Malaysian stem cell therapy provider Yakin Medic aims to raise RM100 million in Catalist IPO.

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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Market Focus Daily: Friday, February 28, 2025

Season 2 · Episode 254

Friday, February 28, 2025 • Duration 02:57

Asian chip shares tumble on Nvidia earnings, tariff fears; Indonesia to strongly intervene as rupiah drops to five-year low; Olam H2 profit falls 83.4% to S$38.4 million; pares proposed dividend to S$0.03 per share.

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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Market Focus Daily: Thursday, February 27, 2025

Season 2 · Episode 253

Thursday, February 27, 2025 • Duration 02:57

Asian markets mixed after latest Trump tariff threat; Hong Kong stock index tops 24,000 for first time since 2022; Bitcoin ETFs are hit by a record US$1 billion outflow in one day; Bumitama Agri, Golden Agri, ST Engineering, Sembcorp Industries report strong earnings for second half of 2024.

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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Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Season 2 · Episode 252

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 • Duration 02:53

Asian markets rebound, led by Chinese tech stocks; Thai central bank surprises with rate cut as risks to growth increase; Malaysia mulls over plans for casino in Forest City as part of Johor-S’pore Special Economic Zone; CDL suspends shares amid father son power struggle.

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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