BT Market Focus

Market Focus Daily: Monday, March 10, 2025

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

China’s retaliatory tariffs on US farm goods take effect; Investors dump Indonesia stocks as Prabowo flexes market muscles; Thailand readies 27 ...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, March 7, 2025

07 Mar 2025

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Asian markets fall as Trump backs off on Mexico, Canada tariffs after market blowback; Bitcoin tumbles after executive order for Bitcoin reserve disap...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, March 6, 2025

06 Mar 2025

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Stocks rise as Trump exempts some automakers from tariffs for one month; Alibaba shares jump 7% after unveiling latest DeepSeek contender; Japan&rsquo...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, March 5, 2025

05 Mar 2025

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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;...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, March 4, 2025

04 Mar 2025

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Trade wars erupt as Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with steep tariffs, and China retaliates; Trump asked Japan and China to stop devaluing their cur...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, March 3, 2025 

03 Mar 2025

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Asian markets climb on China fiscal hopes against Trump tariffs;  ST Engineering shares soar over 8% as analysts raise target price; CDL shares d...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, February 28, 2025 

28 Feb 2025

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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...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, February 27, 2025

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

26 Feb 2025

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Asian markets rebound, led by Chinese tech stocks; Thai central bank surprises with rate cut as risks to growth increase; Malaysia mulls over plans fo...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, February 25, 2025

25 Feb 2025

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Asian markets drop as Trump targets Chinese tech; Bank of Korea cuts rate to boost demand as Trump tariffs cast shadow; Layoffs in financial services,...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, February 24, 2025

24 Feb 2025

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Asian markets track Wall Street loss; Australia’s new ban on foreign property investors likely to have limited impact; Indonesia launches new $2...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, February 21, 2025

21 Feb 2025

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Asian markets rebound as Chinese tech rally picks up again; Alibaba shares reach three-year-high on strong earnings and AI bets; Japanese yen weakens ...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, February 20, 2025

20 Feb 2025

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Asian markets drop as Federal Reserve flags concern over Trump policies; Trump tariff worries keep gold near record high level; Japanese yen going str...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

19 Feb 2025

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Asian markets swing as traders assess latest tariffs volley; UOB hits a fresh high on Q4 earnings; Reits, banks and grocers: Potential winners from Bu...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

18 Feb 2025

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Tech rally in Asia continues; Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announces generous SG60 Budget amid rising global uncertainty. Synopsis: Market F...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, February 17, 2025

17 Feb 2025

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Asia markets creep higher with Hong Kong’s tech sector stealing the limelight; Japan reports strong economic growth; Gold is not far from record...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, February 14, 2025

14 Feb 2025

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Trump planning reciprocal tariffs globally; Vietnam and India vow concessions to avoid tariffs; Chinese tech stocks surge on AI hype to near three-yea...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, February 13, 2025

13 Feb 2025

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Alibaba shares surge as it partners with Apple on AI features; Honda and Nissan say merger talks called off; Prudential mulls listing of its Indian jo...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, February 12, 2025

12 Feb 2025

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Asian stocks rise as Fed rate warning taken in stride; Alibaba’s shares soar after investors buy iPhone AI hopes; Chinese bubble tea makers Gumi...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

11 Feb 2025

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Trade uncertainty weigh on Asian markets; Indian rupee rallies most in two years, while Vietnam Dong falls to record low; Paragon Reit jumps 11.8...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, February 10, 2025

10 Feb 2025

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Asian markets mixed as traders weigh Trump’s latest tariff salvo; Singapore’s STI breaks through to a new record as banks hit fresh highs;...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, February 7, 2025

07 Feb 2025

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SGX soars 9% on profit surge and strong prospects ahead; India cuts rates for the first time in nearly 5 years; Rupee hovers near historic low, while ...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, February 6, 2025

06 Feb 2025

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Asian markets rise as trade tensions ease temporarily; Malaysia rolls out bold tax perks for Johor-Singapore SEZ, eyeing high tech, talent; Nomura sha...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, February 5, 2025

05 Feb 2025

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Asian markets stutter as traders weigh China-US trade flare-up; Gold hits record high as China-US tariff war drives safe-haven demand; Nissan calls of...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, February 4, 2025

04 Feb 2025

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Asian stocks boosted by Trump’s Mexico, Canada tariff delay; China hits back with tariffs on US goods after Trump imposes new levies; Indonesia ...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, February 3, 2025

03 Feb 2025

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Asian markets tumble while US dollar surges and gold prices fall as Trump imposes tariffs; TSMC shares fall amid global tech sell-off triggered by Dee...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, January 31, 2025

31 Jan 2025

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Global shares drift today, reflecting on relatively strong earnings from tech bellwethers; The dollar lifts and gold prices reach record highs; Global...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, January 27, 2025

27 Jan 2025

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US stock futures and Asian shares outside China slumped today; Eurozone rate-setters are set to cut borrowing costs this week and China’s factor...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, January 24, 2025

24 Jan 2025

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Bank of Japan raises interest rates to highest in 17 years; BYD overtakes Toyota to become Singapore’s No. 1 seller; India’s Reliance Grou...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, January 23, 2025

23 Jan 2025

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China unveils plan to encourage insurance funds into stock markets; Indonesian Rupiah near Asian Financial Crisis low; Ley Choon surges 15% as investo...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, January 22, 2025

22 Jan 2025

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Trump eyes 10% tariff on China from Feb 1, vows to hit EU with tariffs; Softbank, OpenAI, Oracle part of $500 billion AI venture in US; Foreign invest...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Asian markets gain as Trump held-off on China tariffs; Asean currencies tick up as Trump delays tariffs; Trump evokes 50% electric vehicle target, hit...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, January 20, 2025

20 Jan 2025

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Asian markets track Wall Street and Europe rally after Trump-Xi talks; Indonesia opens domestic carbon market to global investors; Thailand hunts for ...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, January 17, 2025

17 Jan 2025

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China’s economy grew 5% in 2024, surpasses forecasts on stimulus push; BOJ likely to keep hawkish policy pledge, raise rates next week; Australi...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, January 16, 2025

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher on welcome US inflation data; Gold hits over one-month peak on Fed rate-cut hopes; AI roles top list of fastest...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

15 Jan 2025

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Asian markets mixed as traders eye US inflation data, earnings; Rupee slump could push back rate cut; Yen rises on BOJ rate hike bets; Grab partners B...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

14 Jan 2025

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China’s growth seen slowing to 4.5% in 2025 as US tariffs bite; China discusses sale of TikTok US to Elon Musk as one possible option; Japan&rsq...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, January 13, 2025

13 Jan 2025

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Asian markets track Wall Street losses after blockbuster US jobs report; New Russian oil sanctions send oil prices up and Asian refiners scrambling; C...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, January 10, 2025

10 Jan 2025

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Asian markets drift lower as US jobs data looms; Singapore’s STI tumbles 1.7% with bank shares falling; Ultraman toymaker Bloks surges after blo...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, January 9, 2025

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Asian markets drop as trades fret over US inflation, rates outlook; Pound tumbles to one-year low; China announces record issuance in Hong Kong to pro...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, January 8, 2025

08 Jan 2025

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TikTok, Alibaba push Indonesia e-commerce pioneer Bukalapak into retreat; Centurion surges 6.3% after news that it is exploring a Reit listing; DBS sh...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Asian markets mostly rise after tech-fuelled Wall Street rally; Tencent SDRs fall nearly 7% after US designates tech giant as ‘Chinese military&...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, January 3, 2025

03 Jan 2025

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Asian stocks fluctuate amid China woes; Chinese yuan falls below 7.3 for the first time since 2023; Frasers Hospitality Trust soars around 40% in one ...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, January 2, 2025

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Asian stocks begin year on cautious note;  Retail traders seek nearly US$60 billion for toymaker Bloks Group’s Hong Kong IPO; Gold kicks of...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, December 30, 2024

30 Dec 2024

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Jeju Air shares slump to record low after deadly plane crash; SingPost appoints interim leaders amid leadership scandal; Philippines’ Marcos sig...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, December 27, 2024

27 Dec 2024

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Indian rupee and Japanese yen near record lows; Renewable energy wave pushes this Singapore stock to surge more than 370% this year; Chinese bond...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, December 26, 2024

26 Dec 2024

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Asian stocks up as ‘Santa Rally’ persists; Taiwan blocks Uber’s US$950 million Foodpanda deal over competition concerns; Singapore I...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, December 23, 2024

23 Dec 2024

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SingPost fires CEO Vincent Phang, CFO Vincent Yik over handling of whistleblower’s report; Two new ride-hailing operators awarded provisional li...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, December 20, 2024

20 Dec 2024

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SK Hynix completes deal for US$958 million in US chips grant, loan; Indonesia weighs deep cuts to nickel mining to boost prices; China’s hottest...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, December 19, 2024

19 Dec 2024

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US Fed lowers rate by quarter point but projects slower pace of further cuts, firmer inflation; Bank of Japan keeps rate at 0.25% amid economic uncert...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, December 18, 2024

18 Dec 2024

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Asian markets diverge ahead of Fed news; Honda, Nissan move to deepen ties, including possible merger; Chipmaker Kioxia surges 12% in Tokyo debut afte...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, December 17, 2024

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bitcoin surges past $107,000 as Trump promises strategic reserves; Malaysia’s Mr DIY hammers down on growth in Indonesia with S$346m IPO; Wee Hu...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, December 16, 2024

16 Dec 2024

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Asian markets struggle after more weak China data; Korean won and stocks fall despite impeachment vote; CLI to acquire Australian credit investment ma...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, December 13, 2024

13 Dec 2024

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Asian markets retreat as China pledges fail to spark excitement; DigiCo REIT shares fall 9% after Australia’s largest IPO since 2018; Thailand e...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, December 12, 2024

12 Dec 2024

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Chinese consumer stocks surge ahead of policy meeting conclusion; Korean Air completes Asiana takeover to form one of Asia’s biggest airlines; I...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

11 Dec 2024

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Bank of England set to keep rates on hold; Axiata and Sinar Mas to forge US$6.5b telco giant in Indonesia to drive 5G expansion; Rupee slips to record...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, December 10, 2024

10 Dec 2024

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India rupee hits record low, bond yields dip as change of guard at RBI spurs rate cut bets; Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine flagged over unce...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, December 9, 2024

09 Dec 2024

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Korea stocks drop as impeachment vote fails; China eases monetary policy stance, vows more fiscal spending; US Bitcoin ETF inflows near US$10 billion ...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, December 6, 2024

06 Dec 2024

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Asian markets down as traders assess crisis in South Korea; India central bank holds rates steady and cuts banks’ cash reserve ratio; Chinese stocks...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, December 5, 2024

05 Dec 2024

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STI jumped more than 1% this morning, nearing a record high; OKH Global surges 38.9% after proposed acquisition of Chip Eng Seng Construction; Adaro A...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, December 4, 2024

04 Dec 2024

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South Korea shares fall at the close as political tensions continue; Asia markets mixed; Australia’s economic growth stays tepid in challenge for Re...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, December 3, 2024

03 Dec 2024

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Asian markets rally as China’s central bank chief signals support for economy in 2025; Japan's Nikkei hits three-week closing high in widespread ral...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, December 2, 2024

02 Dec 2024

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Asian markets rise as China data provides hope but euro struggles; SingPost to divest Australia business at A$1 billion enterprise value; China’s 10...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, November 29, 2024

29 Nov 2024

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Yen rallies on rate hike bets as equity markets swing; One-off property tax rebate in 2025 for owner-occupiers to soften cost-of-living pains; Nam Ch...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, November 28, 2024

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia shares hit record high again on boost from banks; South Korea cuts rates again amid economic slowdown; Amazon injects S$2 billion into its S...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, November 27, 2024

27 Nov 2024

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Asian markets mixed as traders eye fresh trade tensions; Singapore Post climbs 4.5% after reports of potential Australia business sale; Euro’s bruis...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, November 26, 2024

26 Nov 2024

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Trump vows to slap 10% tariffs on China, 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada; Maybank’s Q3 net profit rises 7.6% to RM2.5 billion; Global airfares set to ...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, November 25, 2024

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Asian markets begin week on front foot, Bitcoin rally stutters; RBNZ rate cut wagers leave New Zealand dollar eyeing 2022 low; Mr DIY Indonesian busin...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, November 22, 2024

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Weak tech earnings drive slump in Chinese markets; Singapore sees 2025 growth at 1-3%, upgrades forecast for this year to about 3.5%; Near-term volati...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, November 21, 2024

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Asian markets retreat as Nvidia falls short of hopes; India’s Adani Group sees US$22 billion in value wiped off after US indictments; CapitaLand Inv...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

20 Nov 2024

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Asian shares mixed ahead of Nvidia results; Japan set to approve US$87 billion economic stimulus this week; Keppel DC Reit up 4.6% as investors weigh ...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

19 Nov 2024

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Asian markets rally after US bounce as Nvidia comes into focus; Business uproar mounts as Indonesia pushes VAT hike amid sluggish demand; Speculation ...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, November 18, 2024

18 Nov 2024

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China vows to work with Trump, warns of “four red lines”; Samsung shares jump on US$7 billion buyback after missing AI boom; Thailand’s proposed...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, November 15, 2024

15 Nov 2024

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Fed’s Powell says no need to hurry rate cuts with economy strong; Malaysia economy grew slower in Q3; Consumption rebounds and home prices fall at s...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, November 14, 2024

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Asian markets mixed as traders weigh Fed; Bitcoin above US$90,000; US dollar reaches one-year high; Singapore banks report strong Q3 earnings, optimis...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

13 Nov 2024

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Asian markets extend losses as Trump fears build; China says TSMC chip curbs undermine interests of Taiwan companies; Singtel’s H1 profit falls 42.4...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

12 Nov 2024

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Asian markets fall, with focus on China as Trump picks team; Baht lags behind peers on concerns over central bank autonomy; Morningstar says Singapore...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, November 11, 2024

11 Nov 2024

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Asian stocks drop as China support plan falls flat, bitcoin hits record; Bank of Japan hints at caution on rate hike with no clear December hint; Viet...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, November 8, 2024

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US Fed’s rate cut brings ‘relief’ to Asian markets, but long-term uncertainty under Trump remains; UOB, OCBC shares break share price ceilings a...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, November 7, 2024

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records in post-election surge; Asian equities swing as traders weigh Trump 2.0; Singapore stocks outperform regional ...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As votes pile up in his favour, Trump trade erupts across markets; Bitcoin leaps to record high as traders lean towards Trump victory; Singapore dolla...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

05 Nov 2024

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Asian markets mixed as caution builds ahead of high-stakes US election; Record foreign exodus casts a pall over India’s stock market; Foreign banks ...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, November 4, 2024

04 Nov 2024

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Asian markets rise ahead of US election, Chinese stimulus meeting; Oil prices jump over 1% on delayed Opec+ output hike; US dollar falls as some Trump...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, November 1, 2024

01 Nov 2024

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Shares in Asian markets were mostly lower; US jobs data bake in a rate cut; Outlook for Japanese exporters is clouded; Oil extends its rally to a thir...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, October 30, 2024

30 Oct 2024

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SGX starts trading in BYD, Alibaba, Tencent, HSBC and BOC via depository receipts; Malaysian ringgit set for biggest monthly decline since 2015; Hongk...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

29 Oct 2024

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Asian stocks mixed before mega tech earnings and elections; Singapore’s total employment growth more than doubles in Q3, retrenchments dip; Bitcoin ...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, October 28, 2024

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The yen hit a three-month low today as Japan's ruling party lost its parliamentary majority; Oil tumbled after Israel's weekend strike on Iran bypasse...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, October 25, 2024

25 Oct 2024

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Singapore’s factory output rises in September; Asian stocks are mixed; Crude oil is set for a weekly advance; Earnings reports are also due from meg...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, October 24, 2024

24 Oct 2024

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Asia shares fall on US election anxiety; Japan warns against currency speculation as yen weakens; India’s economic activity regains momentum; Las Ve...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

23 Oct 2024

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Asian markets mixed as rate cut bets are trimmed and US vote in focus; Japan's Nikkei slips on caution ahead of election; Global uncertainties push sa...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

22 Oct 2024

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Most Asian markets drop as traders weigh US rates outlook; Bank Indonesia intervenes as Trump, Fed jitters weigh on rupiah; China’s Horizon Robotics...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, October 21, 2024

21 Oct 2024

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PBOC programme sparks buybacks, long-term value doubt; Geopolitics, US election uncertainties drive gold’s record rally; Bitcoin flirts with US$70,0...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, October 18, 2024

18 Oct 2024

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China rolls out 800 billion yuan funding schemes to bolster stock market; Gold tops US$2,700 for first time to extend record-breaking run; Yen drops t...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, October 17, 2024

17 Oct 2024

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China boosts funding for property developers; TSMC’s third-quarter profit handily beats forecasts on AI boom; Thai rate cut bodes well for rally in ...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

16 Oct 2024

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Chip stocks drag Asian markets lower; Oil prices steady while US dollar strengthens; Food Innovators makes Catalist debut at S$0.20, 9.1 per cent belo...

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chinese rally continues to cool while Australian shares touch record high; Oil prices drop on easing fears over Middle East; S-Reits earnings, DPU lik...

Market Focus Daily: Monday, October 14, 2024

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

China puts investor patience to test as briefing underwhelms; Baht rally halts as Thai government campaigns for lower rates; Oil falls after China’s...

Market Focus Daily: Friday, October 11, 2024

11 Oct 2024

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Asian markets mixed after Wall Street drop, Shanghai dips before briefing; South Korea’s central bank cuts rates as slumping economy slows inflation...

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, October 10, 2024

10 Oct 2024

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Asian markets track Wall Street record as Hong Kong, Shanghai stabilise; Japanese stocks see biggest weekly foreign inflows in six months; Indian busi...

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, October 9, 2024

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

China markets warn Xi that more stimulus is needed to fuel rally; 7-Eleven owner confirms new takeover offer from Couche-Tard; New Zealand steps up pa...