Japan's new PM shakes up markets, while gold's wild ride prompts questions of correction or deeper trouble. US-China tensions simmer, influencing trade and tech, as Q3 earnings reveal a K-shaped consumer recovery. Dive into these market movers and more, with expert insights from Citibank Singapore's Manish Saini.

Highlights:

00:42 Japan's new PM: Bank of Japan (BOJ) normalisation

03:16 Yen's future, Equities up

04:51 Gold's wild ride: Healthy correction or deeper trouble?

06:55 US-China trade: Export restrictions and market uncertainty

13:15 Q3 results: A story of winners and worriers

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Written by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)

Hosted by: Howie Lim

With Manish Saini, investment counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore

Edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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