The S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices hit new highs on the third day of the U.S. government shutdown, though the rally remains concentrated in AI and tech stocks. Kingsley Jones, Chief Investment Officer at Jevons Global, cautions that the consumer and transport sectors are likely to weaken, adding that investors should consider diversifying into other markets.

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Despite the US government shutdown, markets continue to hit new records highs. Tim Mulholland, President, TJM Limited in Chicago explains why and what he expects from the upcoming corporate result season

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Gold has surged past $3,800 US dollars per ounce, breaking record as investors rush to secure safe havens. But how long can this rally last? For insights on what’s driving the momentum, we speak with Christopher Wong, FX Strategist at OCBC.

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Gold has surged past $3,800 US dollars per ounce, breaking record as investors rush to secure safe havens. But how long can this rally last? For insights on what’s driving the momentum, we speak with Christopher Wong, FX Strategist at OCBC.

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Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank explains how the US government shutdown is impacting US markets and whether we should still expect a rate cut in this month’s FOMC meeting

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Budget 2026 is slated to be tabled on 10 October. With the Madani government  pursuing economic reforms whilst keep an eye on fiscal consolidation, which listed companies stand to benefit. Alexander Chia, Regional Head of Research, RHB Investment Bank tells us his perspective.

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The US  Government is headed for a shutdown with the democrats and republicans in a political deadlock. We ask Joseph Sroka, Chief Investment Officer, NovaPoint Capital what the economic and market ramifications from a shutdown whilst also looking as we enter the last quarter of 2025.

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Yet again, the US government is poised to shutdown as Congress struggles to reach a funding agreement. Meanwhile, new tariffs on imported electronic products, pharmaceuticals, kitchen cabinets and heavy trucks take effect this week. Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist at US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management, shares his thoughts.

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Philippine tourism revenues hit a record high in 2024 on the backdrop of the country's equities being one of Asia’s worst performers this year, weighed down by weak catalysts, US tariff worries, and local protests. Ronalyn Joyce Lalimo, an analyst at Maybank Securities Philippines shares her insights on if tourism can revive investor confidence.

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US tariffs on pharmaceuticals, kitchen cabinets and heavy trucks are due to come into force this week. How might these new levies affect inflation trends both in the US and the global economy? We discuss market trends with Dilin Wu, Research Strategist at financial services firm Pepperstone.

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