China’s retaliatory tariffs on US farm goods take effect; Investors dump Indonesia stocks as Prabowo flexes market muscles; Thailand readies 27 billion baht in new cash handout to spur growth.

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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 disappoints investors; Saudi sovereign wealth fund set to invest US$100 million in AirAsia.

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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’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.

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Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

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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; 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 ([email protected])

Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

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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 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 ([email protected])

Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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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 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 ([email protected])

Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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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% 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 ([email protected])

Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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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 ([email protected])

Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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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 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 ([email protected])

Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

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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, tech in 2025.

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 ([email protected])

Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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