How much political risk is the market really pricing in?

Political risk is back in the spotlight, with fresh uncertainty around the US Federal Reserve and rising tensions across Venezuela, Greenland and Iran.  Yet markets refused to blink.  In this week’s Market Focus Weekly, host Emily Liu and Aninda Mitra of BNY Investments unpack why Asian stocks co…

Investors rotate out of tech shares, Yen rebounds, Silver tumbles

Market news for January 15, 2026: Nikkei falls from record as tech shares retreat; Australian shares end at two-month high as miners ride metals rally; Silver tumbles, oil retreats. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movement…

Precious metals take the spotlight, US Supreme Court rules on Trump tariffs

Market news for January 14, 2026: Gold and silver soar to new heights; What’s at stake in the US Supreme Court’s tariff ruling today? China tightens margin financing requirements to cool red-hot stock market. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks a…

Sell America is back again, DBS’ chief investment officer isn’t too worried about an AI bubble

Market news for January 13, 2026: Asia markets extend gains on ‘Sell America’ inflows, Trump’s Iran tariff threat; Japan’s Nikkei hits all-time high on Wall Street rally, snap election bets; Yen tumbles following report Japan PM plans snap poll; DBS CIO dismisses bubble fears, doubles down on AI, h…

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…