BT Market Focus

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell August 23 (Ep 68)

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did Singapore shares fare as the country’s headline and core inflation continues to fall? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell August 22 (Ep 67)

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Singapore shares bounce back after slow start to the week. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks a...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell August 21 (Ep 66)

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did Singapore stocks perform as China cuts its one-year lending rate? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Time...

China continues to set local market tone: BT Market Focus (Ep 56)

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Regional markets tumble following concerns about the Chinese economy and the potential of a Fed rate hike. Will there be more drops in the near term? ...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell August 17 (Ep 65)

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Singapore shares end in the red following dismal export data. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that look...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell August 16 (Ep 64)

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Singapore shares close lower as Asian markets fall on China woes and US rate hike concerns. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by ...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell August 15 (Ep 63)

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did Singapore shares end higher following overnight gains in the US and Europe markets? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell August 14 (Ep 62)

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Straits Times Index closes lower at the start of the week. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that look...

Inflation continues to rattle markets: BT Market Focus (Ep 55)

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Singapore’s trade ministry adjusting its full-year growth forecast for 2023, Howie Lim finds out from SGX and the BT newsdesk if that and infla...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell August 10 (Ep 61)

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did Singapore shares fare after the National Day holiday? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that look...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell August 8 (Ep 60)

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Straits Times Index continues yesterday’s rally. Here are the top gainers and decliners. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup ...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell August 7 (Ep 59)

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Singapore stocks close in the green despite mixed showing in global markets overnight. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The ...

Markets on retreat after Fitch downgrades US credit rating: BT Market Focus (Ep 54)

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Losses were seen across key Asian markets this week. How did Singapore shares hold up? Janice Tan finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcas...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell August 3 (Ep 58)

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did Singapore shares bounce back today following Fitch’s downgrade of the United States’ credit rating? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing ...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell August 2 (Ep 57)

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most index stocks slid after Fitch downgraded the United States’ credit rating. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Busin...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell August 1 (Ep 56)

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Singapore stocks end lower. Who are the top gainers and decliners? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 31 (Ep 55)

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Was the Straits Times Index off to a strong start in the new week? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that...

Interest rates continue to drive markets: BT Market Focus (Ep 53)

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As central banks continue to focus on economic performance and interest rate hikes, how did these moves affect markets? Howie Lim finds out. Synopsis:...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 27 (Ep 54)

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Singapore shares rally as the US Federal Reserve raises interest rates. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times ...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 26 (Ep 53)

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can Singapore stocks extend their rally ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell rou...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 25 (Ep 52)

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Singapore stocks rebound amid China pledging economic stimulus. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that lo...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 24 (Ep 51)

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is the Straits Times Index off to a strong start as investors prepare for policy decisions at major central banks this week? Synopsis: Market Focus Da...

Caution rules the trading week: BT Market Focus (Ep 52)

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What caused the muted week the markets had this week? Howie Lim finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Times that looks...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 20 (Ep 50)

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who were the top gainers and decliners today? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 19 (Ep 49)

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Singapore stocks rally at the midweek on optimism of US interest rate hike cycle ending soon. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup b...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 18 (Ep 48)

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Straits Times Index ends the day muted. Who were the top gainers and decliners? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Bus...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 17 (Ep 47)

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can Singapore shares extend their positive streak at the start of the week? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Ti...

Markets feeling the cheer this week: BT Market Focus (Ep 51)

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What else drove market cheer besides easing inflation data? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Ti...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 13 (Ep 46)

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Singapore stocks extend rally on easing inflation data optimism. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that l...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 12 (Ep 45)

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did Singapore stocks continue their winning streak today at the midweek? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 11 (Ep 44)

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Singapore shares advance as investors await key US inflation data. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 10 (Ep 43)

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are Singapore stocks off to a strong start at the beginning of this week? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Time...

Mixed economic data the week’s main driver: BT Market Focus (Ep 50)

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The word of the week seems to be ‘mixed’. From economic data to markets’ performance, Claressa Monteiro unpacks it all. Synopsis: Market Focus...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 6 (Ep 42)

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did the STI perform amid the US Federal Reserve expecting more rate hikes? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 5 (Ep 41)

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The STI closes in the red again amid activity for China’s services sector slowing sharply in June. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell ro...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 4 (Ep 40)

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Singapore stocks remain muted after a lacklustre Wall Street performance and losses in Europe. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup ...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell July 3 (Ep 39)

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did Singapore stocks perform better thanks to improved US inflation data? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Time...

Broad markets consolidate; transportation stocks on the move: BT Market Focus (Ep 49)

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why are transportation stocks on the move as markets consolidate this shorter trading week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 28 (Ep 38)

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did Singapore stocks perform today at the mid-week amid upbeat US economic data? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Bu...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 27 (Ep 37)

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The STI ends in the green today. Who is the top gainer? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at t...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 26 (Ep 36)

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did Singapore stocks start the week in positive territory? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks a...

Skittish trading week: BT Market Focus (Ep 48)

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the week starting with some optimism, expectations were not met. Why? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podc...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 22 (Ep 35)

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did Singapore stocks fare amid hawkish remarks by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by ...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 21 (Ep 34)

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Singapore stocks snap two-day drop. Who were the top gainers and decliners? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Ti...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 20 (Ep 33)

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Singapore stocks continue yesterday's losses. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 19 (Ep 32)

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did Singapore stocks fare at the start of the week? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at t...

Fed rate pause gave cheer to markets: BT Market Focus (Ep 47)

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fear of rate hikes still looms large. What else caused market uncertainties this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a week...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 15 (Ep 31)

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most index stocks close in the green as the US Federal Reserve pause rate hikes. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Busine...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 14 (Ep 30)

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did Singapore stocks stay positive on the back of significant gains in global markets on mild US inflation data? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a clo...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 13 (Ep 29)

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did Singapore stocks perform today after overnight positive trading sessions globally? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by ...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 12 (Ep 28)

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Singapore stocks close higher amid expectations that US interest rate hikes will be paused. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by ...

Choppy market driven by fears of rate hikes and disappointing data: BT Market Focus (Ep 46)

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fear of rate hikes still looms large. What else caused market uncertainties this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a week...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 8 (Ep 27)

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did stocks fare today after overnight losses in global markets? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times tha...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 7 (Ep 26)

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The STI closes lower amid China’s weak trade data. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the ...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 6 (Ep 25)

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Which index stocks were the top gainers and decliners of the day? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that ...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 5 (Ep 24)

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did Singapore stocks perform after the long weekend? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at ...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell June 1 (Ep 23)

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The STI closes in the green amid the US House passing a debt ceiling deal to avoid default. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by ...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 31 (Ep 22)

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What was the STI’s value turnover today at the midweek? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 30 (Ep 21)

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most index stocks end in the red. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market move...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 29 (Ep 20)

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did the STI fair today amid the US reaching a tentative debt ceiling deal? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business...

Macroeconomic data, inflation and uncertainty drive markets: BT Market Focus (Ep 45)

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Uncertainty remains around US debt talks. What other factors affected markets this week? Janice Tan finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podc...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 25 (Ep 19)

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who were the top gainers and decliners for today? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 24 (Ep 18)

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The STI closes in the red amid ongoing US debt ceiling negotiations. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times th...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 23 (Ep 17)

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The STI ends in the green amid Singapore’s latest inflation numbers. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times ...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 22 (Ep 16)

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did the STI fair at the beginning of this week? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at t...

US, Japan and China take spotlight along with local earnings: BT Market Focus (Ep 44)

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There were market drivers this week but where and how did local earnings fare? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podca...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 18 (Ep 15)

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who were the top gainers and decliners today? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 17 (Ep 14)

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most index stocks end in the red, amid unease over US debt talks. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that ...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 16 (Ep 13)

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The STI closes flat amid China's April economic data missing expectations. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Time...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 15 (Ep 12)

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The STI ends higher amid investors keeping an eye on talks to raise US debt limit. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Busin...

Seesaw markets the new normal? BT Market Focus (Ep 43)

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What caused markets this week to seesaw and should we expect this seesaw movement from now on? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus i...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 11 (Ep 11)

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The STI closes in the red amid US inflation cooling. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the da...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 10 (Ep 10)

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who were the top gainers and decliners today at the midweek? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks a...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 9 (Ep 9)

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The STI closes in the red amid China's latest trade figures and investors awaiting key US inflation data later this week. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 8 (Ep 8)

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did the STI fair at the start of the week? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s ...

Macroeconomic data dominates the week: BT Market Focus (Ep 42)

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As macroeconomic conditions worldwide continue to be uncertain, how did markets perform this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Synopsis: Market Foc...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 4 (Ep 7)

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

STI ends in the green following Fed interest rate hike. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at t...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 3 (Ep 6)

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who were the top gainers and decliners today? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s m...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell May 2 (Ep 5)

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Which S-Reits are among today's top decliners? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s ...

ABSD and inflation the big drivers of the week: BT Market Focus (Ep 41)

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did markets fair this week and did the sudden hike in ABSD have an effect? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podca...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell April 27 (Ep 4)

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did the STI fair today? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements an...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell April 26 (Ep 3)

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Which index stocks saw gains? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements ...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell April 25 (Ep 2)

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most index stocks end in the red as STI closes lower for the day. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that lo...

Market Focus Daily Closing Bell April 24 (Ep 1)

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who were the top gainers and decliners of the day at the start of the week? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Tim...

A seesaw week but was it good? BT Market Focus (Ep 40)

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did markets fair this week and what repercussions or benefits are there coming out of that seesaw action? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Synopsis:...

Exciting end to a good week? BT Market Focus (Ep 39)

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will there be further excitement which ends this already good week? Correspondent Howie Lim finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by...