Asian stocks begin year on cautious note;  Retail traders seek nearly US$60 billion for toymaker Bloks Group’s Hong Kong IPO; Gold kicks off 2025 on positive note, Fed and Trump policy in focus.

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/capital-markets-currencies/asia-stocks-begin-year-cautious-note">Asian stocks begin year</a> on cautious note; <a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/retail-traders-seek-nearly-us60-billion-toymaker-bloks-groups-hong-kong-ipo">&nbsp;Retail traders seek nearly US$60 billion</a> for toymaker Bloks Group&rsquo;s Hong Kong IPO; <a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-kicks-2025-positive-note-fed-and-trump-policy-focus">Gold kicks off 2025 on positive note</a>, Fed and Trump policy in focus.
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 (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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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.
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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.