Asian markets gain as Trump held-off on China tariffs; Asean currencies tick up as Trump delays tariffs; Trump evokes 50% electric vehicle target, hitting Asian car and battery makers.

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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<a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hong-kong-china-markets-gain-trump-hold-tariffs">Asian markets</a> gain as Trump held-off on <a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/trump-holds-immediate-china-tariffs-calls-study?_gl=1*1dm8pl1*_gcl_au*MTY1NjI4MjM4OC4xNzM2MjE5MzEy">China tariffs</a>; <a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/wild-ride-ahead-asean-currencies-tick-trump-holds-dropping-t-bomb">Asean currencies</a> tick up as Trump delays tariffs; Trump evokes 50% electric vehicle target, hitting <a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/some-asian-car-and-battery-makers-hit-trump-gets-work">Asian car and battery makers</a>.
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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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.