Market news for October 15, 2025: Asian markets rally as US Fed signals another rate cut; Gold hits record high on Fed rate-cut bets, US-China trade woes; CNMC Goldmine up over 400% this year on gold rush; Indian rupee rebounds on US trade hopes.

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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Market news for October 15, 2025: <a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asia-markets-rally-fed-cut-hopes-trump-trade-war-fears">Asian markets rally</a> as US Fed signals another rate cut; <a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-hits-record-high-fed-rate-cut-bets-us-china-trade-woes">Gold hits record high</a> on Fed rate-cut bets, US-China trade woes; <a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sgx-listed-stock-over-400-year-gold-rush-where-will-it-go-here">CNMC Goldmine</a> up over 400% this year on gold rush; Indian rupee rebounds on US trade hopes.
Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by&nbsp;The Business Times that looks at the day&rsquo;s market movements and news from Singapore and the region.
Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)
Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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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.