Trump threatens to indict Fed Chairman, China cracks down on food delivery price wars

Market news for January 12, 2026: Gold, silver notch record highs on safe-haven demand, Fed rate-cut bets; US dollar tumbles, Oil edges up as Iran supply risk counters Venezuela export resumption; Chinese food delivery shares jump as government crackdown on price wars. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily…

Asia’s stocks jump early, and investors are asking if it will last

It’s a busy start to 2026 for markets. Asian equities are rallying, AI remains dominant, and Singapore stocks are pushing into record territory.  On this week’s Market Focus Weekly, Emily Liu is joined by HSBC’s Herald van der Linde to break down what’s powering the early-year optimism — and where…

Chinese tech firms race to IPO in Hong Kong, UI Boustead Reit plans US$700 million debut in Singapore

Market news for January 8, 2026: Asian stocks fall, while global bond sales surge; Chinese tech firms rise in Hong Kong debut as US-China tech race heats up; UI Boustead said to seek US$700 million Singapore IPO in March. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times…

Venezuela to give 50 billion barrels of oil to the US, Rich investors are stocking up on Singapore stocks

Market news for January 7, 2026: Asian shares edge lower as global tensions climb, crude oil slumps; Oil falls after Trump says Venezuela will send oil to United States; Gold, silver slide on profit-booking, US dollar strength; Wealthy clients stocking up on Singapore equities to hedge against slid…

Stocks unfazed by Venezuelan crisis; STI crosses 4,700 mark for the first time

Market news for January 6, 2026: Asian stocks extend record rally while oil, dollar drift; Gold hits one-week high on rate cut bets and Venezeulan crisis; STI crosses 4,700 mark for first time buoyed by DBS, OCBC gains. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times t…

Safe-haven flows lift gold and other metals’ prices

Market news for January 5, 2026: Gold and other precious metals climb, Asian markets muted; US and global stocks make a fast start; US dollar firms a bit and Brent crude futures swing. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movem…

Precious metals tumble, Chinese stocks rally, Korean won rebounds

Market news for December 30, 2025: Precious metals fall again, Asian stocks swing as traders wind down; Chinese stocks on track for best year since 2017 as rally widens; Korean won rebounds, Thai baht weakens, onshore yuan climbs past 7 per dollar for the first time since 2023. Synopsis: Market Fo…

Silver prices send Asian mining stocks up, En bloc sales could pick up in 2026

Market news for December 29, 2025: Asian mining stocks rally on silver price spike; Nio shares climb as much as 6.7% on report of more CATL reliance; En bloc sale market in 2026 set to be more active, but challenges remain. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Tim…

Gold pushes past US$4,480, Indonesia finally closes trade deal with the US

Market news for December 23, 2025: Asian markets rally again as rate cut hopes bring Christmas cheer; Gold sets 50th daily record this year on rate-cut bets and geopolitical risk; Yen rebounds against G-10 peers as government prepared to intervene; Indonesia to sign final US trade deal in January, …

Gold, silver hit record highs, Japanese yen wallows, Chinese consumer stocks tumble

Market news for December 22, 2025: Asian markets rally with Wall Street as rate hopes rise, AI fears ease; Japanese yen wallows near record low after rate hike; Gold, silver hit record highs on Fed rate-cut bets; China consumer shares hit record losing streak on weak demand. Synopsis: Market Focus…