OpenAI’s US$500B valuation

Is the Magnificent 7 still relevant?

US government shutdown

Gold races to US$4500

Oil prices head for US$60

Singapore’s XSGD stablecoin

This week on Market Focus Weekly, tech stocks continue their rally with OpenAI hitting a US$500 billion valuation — but is it justified? 

Host Emily Liu and guest Christopher Forbes of CMC dig into the AI boom, the staying power of the “Magnificent Seven,” and why investors might still be feeling FOMO. 

We also unpack the latest U.S. government shutdown, the surprising effects of Trump’s tariffs, and whether gold at US$4,500 is really on the horizon. 

Plus, could Singapore’s brand-new stablecoin be a real game changer?

Highlights:

01:25 OpenAI’s US$500B valuation

02:31 Is the Magnificent 7 still relevant?

05:00 US government shutdown

07:43 Gold races to US$4500

08:39 Oil prices head for US$60

12:14 Singapore’s XSGD stablecoin

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With Christopher Forbes, head of Asia, CMC

Edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily & Chai Pei Chieh

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This week on Market Focus Weekly, tech stocks continue their rally with OpenAI hitting a US$500 billion valuation &mdash; but is it justified?&nbsp;
Host Emily Liu and guest Christopher Forbes of CMC dig into the AI boom, the staying power of the &ldquo;Magnificent Seven,&rdquo; and why investors might still be feeling FOMO.&nbsp;
We also unpack the latest U.S. government shutdown, the surprising effects of Trump&rsquo;s tariffs, and whether gold at US$4,500 is really on the horizon.&nbsp;
Plus, could Singapore&rsquo;s brand-new stablecoin be a real game changer?
Highlights:
01:25 OpenAI&rsquo;s US$500B valuation
02:31 Is the Magnificent 7 still relevant?
05:00 US government shutdown
07:43 Gold races to US$4500
08:39 Oil prices head for US$60
12:14 Singapore&rsquo;s XSGD stablecoin
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Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.
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Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)
With Christopher Forbes, head of Asia, CMC
Edited by: Chai Pei Chieh &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Emily &amp; Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Follow Market Focus Weekly podcasts every Friday:
Channel: <a href="https://bt.sg/btmktfocus/">bt.sg/btmktfocus</a>
Amazon: <a href="https://bt.sg/mfam">bt.sg/mfam</a>
Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://bt.sg/mfap/">bt.sg/mfap</a>
Spotify: <a href="https://bt.sg/mfsp/">bt.sg/mfsp</a>
YouTube Music: <a href="https://bt.sg/mfyt">bt.sg/mfyt</a>
Website: <a href="https://bt.sg/mktfocus/">bt.sg/mktfocus</a>
Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party&rsquo;s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.&nbsp;
Discover more BT podcast series:
BT Money Hacks at: <a href="https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks">bt.sg/btmoneyhacks</a>
BT Correspondents at: <a href="https://bt.sg/btcobt" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://bt.sg/btcobt&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1725767545308000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1MZyDZ2ZxkzhbmmY3UOc3Z">bt.sg/btcobt</a>
BT Podcasts at: <a href="https://bt.sg/podcasts">bt.sg/podcasts</a>
BT Lens On: <a href="https://bt.sg/btlenson">bt.sg/btlenson</a>

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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.

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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