US Fed lowers rate by quarter point but projects slower pace of further cuts, firmer inflation; Bank of Japan keeps rate at 0.25% amid economic uncertainty; Asian currencies slip further, Indian rupee at all-time low; Alibaba, BlackBerry among companies selling assets for peanuts after splurging billions buying them.

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 (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)

Recording engineer: Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

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

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<a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-fed-lowers-rate-quarter-point-projects-slower-pace-further-cuts-firmer-inflation?_gl=1*1pmhids*_gcl_au*NzU4NTY0NjA1LjE3MjgyNjk3ODg.">US Fed lowers rate</a> by quarter point but projects slower pace of further cuts, firmer inflation; Bank of Japan keeps rate at 0.25% amid economic uncertainty; Asian currencies slip further, Indian rupee at all-time low; <a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/alibaba-blackberry-among-companies-selling-assets-peanuts-after-splurging-billions-buying-them">Alibaba, BlackBerry among companies selling assets for peanuts</a> after splurging billions buying them.
Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by 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 (<a href="mailto:emilyliu@sph.com.sg">emilyliu@sph.com.sg</a>)
Recording engineer: Chai Pei Chieh
Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg
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;
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Market Focus is a daily closing bell look at the markets and the news that drove its movements. Hosted by the BT Podcasts team.

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

Market Focus is a daily closing bell look at the markets and the news that drove its movements. Hosted by the BT Podcasts team.
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

BT Market Focus

Market Focus from The Business Times is a daily closing bell look at the markets and the news that drove its movements. 

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

Market Focus from The Business Times is a daily closing bell look at the markets and the news that drove its movements. 
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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