BT Market Focus
Episodes
Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian stocks track Wall Street up after jobs data; Korean stocks rise to enter bull market, bonds sink after Lee elected President; Iron ore markets h...
Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets mixed as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks; Gold hovers near four-week peak on weaker US dollar, trade concerns; Widjaja family’...
Market Focus Daily: Monday, June 2, 2025
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian stocks fall as Trump fires fresh volley in trade war; Trade war hits Asia factories as exports, production slide; South Korea ministry to m...
Market Focus Daily: Friday, May 30, 2025
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets reverse as appeals court gives Trump tariffs reprieve; Chinese tech stocks drop as US-China trade talks “stalled”; India&rsq...
Market Focus Daily: Thursday, May 29, 2025
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US court blocks Trump’s tariffs, Asian stocks rally; South Korea central bank cuts rate, while stocks rally ahead of Presidential elections; Top...
Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Weak demand, high yields for Japan’s 40-year-bonds; US solar makers see tariff loophole for Asian competitors; Two in five businesses in Singapo...
Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian stocks fluctuate as traders await next moves in Trump trade war; BYD shares continue to fall after sweeping price cuts; Thai billionaire hands s...
Market Focus Daily: Monday, May 26, 2025
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stock markets across Asia are steady today, and the euro hits its highest level; Crude prices trade higher; China’s blue chips fall and investor...
Market Focus Daily: Friday, May 23, 2025
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore Business Federation says over a third of businesses in Singapore already hurting from tariff pain; Knight Frank says US tariffs expected to ...
Market Focus Daily: Thursday, May 22, 2025
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian equities track Wall Street sell-off as US deficit fears grow; Bank of Japan says it wont intervene to stop bond yield spike; Bitcoin rally takes...
Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asia markets rally; Singapore central bank chief says US dollar assets irreplaceable; NTT’s upcoming data centre Reit listing on SGX lifts hopes...
Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets rebound as China cuts rates; CATL rises in Hong Kong trading debut in world’s top listing in 2025; US tariffs will hurt S-E Asia p...
Market Focus Daily: Monday, May 19, 2025
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets fall amid another round of ‘sell America’ after Moody’s downgrades US; Hong Kong dollar falls to near one-year low on ...
Market Focus Daily: Friday, May 16, 2025
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia shares hit over two-month high ahead of central bank decision; Indian stocks surge amid US-China trade tensions; Singapore’s April key...
Market Focus Daily: Thursday, May 15, 2025
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian stocks drop as trade truce rally fades; China’s investors signal trade truce is no panacea for markets; Cordlife jumps 48% to S$0.23 on pa...
Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets swing as China-US trade euphoria fades; Chinese stocks rally as Tencent, Alibaba report earnings; Frasers Property offers to privatise t...
Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets extend rally in glow of China-US truce; Singapore maritime and banks jump on trade de-escalation; Indian stocks, rupee and bonds rally d...
Market Focus Daily: Friday, May 9, 2025
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian stocks lifted by hopes for US-China talks after UK deal; Singapore dollar at 7-month high against US dollar; OCBC keeps 2025 guidance, but tarif...
Market Focus Daily: Thursday, May 8, 2025
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets mixed as tariff risks weigh on US Fed rate pause; Toyota sees US$1.3 billion profit hit in two months on tariffs; DBS net profit falls 2...
Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian stocks rise as China-US trade talks boost optimism; China ramps up monetary stimulus ahead of US trade meeting; Pakistan stocks tumble after Ind...
Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US Dollar recovers some losses, Asian stocks gain as traders eye tariff deals; Hong Kong sells record amount of currency to defend exchange peg; Gold ...
Market Focus Daily: Monday, May 5, 2025
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Weak US dollar sends Asian currencies up; Taiwan markets roiled as Taiwan dollar surges in panic buy; Analysts warn that DBS, OCBC, UOB may cut guidan...
Market Focus Daily: Friday, May 2, 2025
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian stocks gain after China says it's considering trade talks with the US; Australia shares hit near two-month high on boost from banks; CapitaLand ...
Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets struggle as trade war hits China factory activity; China is privately exempting US-made goods exempt from 125% tariffs; Singapore invest...
Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets rise as traders gear up for earnings; China says willing to cooperate with US firms after Boeing spat; Amara surges 27% to all-time high...
Market Focus Daily: Monday, April 28, 2025
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets mixed on Monday as investors eye trade talks; Singapore’s growth outlook turns more cautious due to US tariffs; Thai bonds see rus...
Market Focus Daily: Friday, April 25, 2025
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China weighs exempting some US goods from tariffs as costs rise; IMF cuts Singapore’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 on tariff shock; Tensions in ...
Market Focus Daily: Thursday, April 24, 2025
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets mixed; Malaysia’s stock market faces bleak outlook as foreign outflows hammer sentiment; India’s tech companies face trade w...
Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets rally as Trump comments ease Fed, China trade fears; PSA weighs selling 20% stake in CK Hutchison’s ports business. Synopsis: Mark...
Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The yen strengthens past 140 per dollar for the first time since September; Rupiah to extend losses as Bank Indonesia battles volatility; US imposes n...
Market Focus Daily: Monday, April 21, 2025
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore’s long-dated bond yields get boost from steepest curve since 2022; Gold hits record high on weak US dollar, trade war woes; Yangzijian...
Market Focus Daily: Thursday, April 17, 2025
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets boosted by ‘Big Progress’ in Japan tariff talks; Bank of Korea holds rate steady while citing big rise in downside risks; Si...
Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian stocks struggle again as Nvidia chip curb warning pops calm; Hong Kong postal service halts US parcels on tariff ‘bullying’; China o...
Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian stocks mixed as stability returns; Automotive group Vin’s Holdings debuts higher in SGX’s first listing of 2025; UOBKH says data cen...
Market Focus Daily: Monday, April 14, 2025
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian stocks rise on electronics tariffs exemption; Singapore slashes 2025 growth forecast to 0-2%; MAS eases policy slightly, lowers inflation foreca...
Market Focus Daily: Friday, April 11, 2025
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian stocks, dollar sink as Trump tariff panic returns; US dollar slumps against Singapore dollar as tariff uncertainty continues to roil markets; Si...
Market Focus Daily: Thursday, April 10, 2025
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump lowers tariffs to 10% for most countries, raises them to 125% for China in about-turn; Asian stocks crack higher as Trump delays painful tariffs...
Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian equities resume selloff as Trump cranks up trade war; Oil settles down US$1 at four-year low as US-China trade war escalates; Asia’s trade...
Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets stage mild rebound but Trump tariff uncertainty reigns; PM Wong says Singapore may or may not face recession but GDP likely ‘signi...
Market Focus Daily: Monday, April 7, 2025
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s tariff ‘medicine’ injects turmoil into global markets; Asian markets plunge Hang Seng down 13.2%, Nikkei down 7.8%, STI down...
Market Focus Daily: Friday, April 4, 2025
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian stocks extend global rout after Trump’s shock tariff blitz; Tariffs rip through South-east Asia stocks, sink Vietnam’s market; Semic...
Market Focus Daily: Thursday, April 3, 2025
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where Trump’s tariffs landed and how Singapore has been hit; How Asian countries and investors are reacting to Trump tariffs; Singapore’s ...
Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets edge up but uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs; LTA issues Grab taxi operator licence in Singapore. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily i...
Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets edge back but Trump tariff fears dampen mood; Gold steady near all-time high as Trump’s tariff plans stir inflation woes; Oil pric...
Market Focus Daily: Friday, March 28, 2025
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets continue decline as auto stocks tumble; Trump’s tariff plans propel safe-haven gold to record high; Singapore’s STI crosses ...
Market Focus Daily: Thursday, March 27, 2025
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump drives trade war fears with 25% auto tariffs; Asian stocks falter as automakers tumble; Gold and oil prices edge up on tariff threats; mm2 Asia ...
Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher today; The US dollar meanders; Gold and oil prices rise and the ECB pushes back against calls to loosen rules f...
Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian stocks stumble today, dragged by a slide in Chinese tech shares after a strong rally; Investors weigh the prospect of narrower-than-feared US ta...
Market Focus Daily: Monday, March 24, 2025
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian investors struggle to get the week off to a strong start; Gold holds steady owing to a surge in demand for safe havens; Sinopec reports an almos...
Market Focus Daily: Friday, March 21, 2025
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian stocks fell today in a downbeat end to the week; Deepening geopolitical worries and fears over US tariffs and their impact on the global economy...
Market Focus Daily: Thursday, March 20, 2025
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Reserve could still deliver two rate cuts this year but remains hesitant to price in a lasting inflation surge; Asia shares edge up; Vietn...
Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets track Wall Street gains as tech inspires Hong Kong; Hong Kong stocks at a three-year high on China outlook; Japan's Nikkei ends at near ...
Market Focus Daily: Monday, March 17, 2025
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thailand’s stock market rout deepens as rescue efforts miss; South Korea’s chip exports to China sink as US controls tighten; Gold edges h...
Market Focus Daily: Friday, March 14, 2025
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets rise on hopes for bill to avert US shutdown; Gold surges to record high as investors seek safety; Chinese stocks rally ahead of governme...
Market Focus Daily: Thursday, March 13, 2025
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets continue to weaken amid trade uncertainty; Taiwanese stocks slump as TSMC loses favour; Equity slump in India threatens economic growth;...
Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most Asian stocks drop as Trump trade policy sows uncertainty; Global steel trade war heats up as Korea and Vietnam impose tariffs; Temasek investing ...
Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian markets track Wall Street selloff as Trump-fuelled economy fears build; Singapore bank stocks tumble as STI drops 2% after US, Asia market retre...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...