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BT Market Focus

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China
US Federal Reserve
Asian Markets
Asian Stocks
Asia
Donald Trump
Bitcoin
Bank Of Japan
Korea
Chinese Government Bonds
South Korea
Chinese Stocks
Singapore Institute Of Advanced Medicine
Mao Geping
Pop Mart
Reserve Bank Of India
India
Indonesia
Japan
Capital Land Investment

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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Market news for April 2, 2026: Protracted war fears over Iran triggered a global sell-off today. Stocks tumbled, driving oil near $110 per barrel, while the dollar firmed. US President Trump's address offered no exit timeline, leaving investors braci... more

Market news for April 1, 2026: Iran de-escalation hopes fuelled a rally in Asian stocks today, snapping a four-day slide. South Korea's Kospi surged as exports smashed forecasts. Oil pared losses, while the dollar held steady. Investors remain cautio... more

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Market news for March 31, 2026: Energy crisis grips Asia as Mideast war drives oil to record highs and fears of inflation and recession mount. Asian shares plunged to their steepest fall since 2022, bonds declined, while the dollar surged as a safe h... more

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Market news for March 30, 2026: Stock markets slid as a protracted Gulf conflict drove oil prices to a record monthly rise, fuelling a global inflation spike and raising recession risks. Asia, heavily dependent on Middle East energy, suffered signifi... more

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Recent Guests

Hugh Chung
Chief Investment Officer at Endowus
Endowus
Episode: Tech jitters, Fed splits, Dollar gains: nerves rise
Herald van der Linde
Head of Asia Equity Strategy at HSBC
HSBC
Episode: Asia’s stocks jump early, and investors are asking if it will last
Yujun Lin
CEO of Interactive Brokers Singapore
Interactive Brokers Singapore
Episode: What 2025 taught markets, and what comes next
Dina Ting
Head of Global Index Portfolio Management
Franklin Templeton
Episode: Why markets reversed overnight and what investors should watch next
Cheng Chye Hsern
Head of Investment at Provident
Provident
Episode: Markets rise through shutdown fog but will it last?
Pete Tan
Portfolio Manager at Phillip Securities
Phillip Securities
Episode: US-China tango, Fed cuts & QT end and Dr Copper’s pulse
Manish Saini
Investment Counselor at Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore
Citibank Singapore
Episode: Japan’s reset, gold’s whiplash, and an earnings season that’s anything but boring
Yap Fook Hien
Senior Investment Strategist at Standard Chartered Bank's Wealth Solutions Division
Standard Chartered Bank
Episode: This week: The Trade War is Back, Gold Breaks $4,300
Christopher Forbes
Head of Asia at CMC
CMC Markets
Episode: AI boom, gold rush, oil slump: What Asia’s markets are signalling

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Howie Lim
Host of Market Focus Weekly; provides market commentary and interviews.

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Tech jitters, Fed splits, Dollar gains: nerves rise
Q: Is this dollar's recent strength a temporary corrective move, or is dollar debasement here to stay?
Dollar strength appears stable in the near future, but there are concerns about long-term debasement as the dollar remains crucial across various asset classes.
Tech jitters, Fed splits, Dollar gains: nerves rise
Q: Given the unexpectedly strong January jobs report, how has the market's expectation for the Fed's terminal rate shifted?
The expectation hasn't changed much; the market still anticipates about two rate cuts by the end of the year, despite strong performance indicators from the January jobs report.
Japan’s election, Greenland's takeover and Asia’s market resilience
Q: With the interest rates environment going lower, how will this impact the performance of Singapore banks this year?
Despite lower interest rates, banks may perform better because they can still maintain lending spreads and increase loan volume, driving profitability.
Japan’s election, Greenland's takeover and Asia’s market resilience
Q: What are the implications for Singaporean investors dealing with Japanese bonds?
Investors need to consider the depreciation of the yen and the forex exchange impact when investing in Japanese bonds, as it affects net returns.
Japan’s election, Greenland's takeover and Asia’s market resilience
Q: How will the recent bond volatility and the new government affect investors?
The recent bond volatility may provide opportunities for investors in the JGB market, especially with rising yields that are more attractive than in the past.

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Market-focused daily and weekly market briefings center on the moves in equities, currencies, and commodities driven by macro events, technology stock volatility, AI narratives, and regional dynamics in Asia. Episodes frequently feature expert traders, portfolio managers, and market strategists dissecting reactions to AI developments, US tariffs, central bank signals, and geopolitical tensions, with a notable emphasis on how Nvidia, AI-related earnings, and regional policy shifts influence sentiment and asset prices. A standout angle across recent episodes is the interplay between high-conviction tech stories and broader macro factors, including currency moves, gold, oil, and policy outlooks, making it a pragmatic resource for finance profe... more

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