Tech jitters, Fed splits, Dollar gains: nerves rise

Stocks fall, the dollar soars and oil prices climb amid global tensions. Howie Lim and Hugh Chung from Endowus dissect the complex market landscape, from AI stock turbulence and Fed policy splits to dollar debasement and geopolitical risks. Highlights: 01:15 Fed rate expectations hold steady 03:…

Indonesia keeps rates, oil up and rates steady

Market news for February 19, 2026: Asian stocks rose, supported by tech gains and safe-haven flows; Indonesia held rates, focusing on the rupiah; US-Iran tensions supported oil prices and the Fed signaled no rush to cut rates. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business …

Wall Street sinks, Singapore soars: meme gold and AI aftershocks

Why is Wall Street sinking while Singapore soars past 5,000? Howie Lim and  portfolio manager Gary Tan dissect the US job shock, the mystery of 'meme' gold, and the volatility of the AI-driven tech rout. Plus, uncover the finer details of Singapore's forward-looking Budget 2026 and what it means fo…

Yen surges, tech soars: Asia's Takaichi-fueled record high

Market news for February 12, 2026: Asian stocks hit a new record high led by tech; yen surged on Takaichi's win; Singapore's STI cleared 5000; oil prices extended gains. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news f…

Yen's Takaichi triumph trade; Aussie soars; US jobs await

Market news for February 11, 2026: Yen surges on Takaichi's election win; Aussie dollar hits three-year high; US dollar wobbles before key jobs data. 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 th…

Global stocks up on Japan win; Yen, Dollar, commodities dip

Market news for February 10, 2026: Global stocks advanced, led by Japan's rally post-election win; Yen and US dollar fall. Gold and Brent crude dip ahead of key US economic data this week. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market m…

Asian stocks ride Japan's Takaichi-Win high; Gold, oil fall amid US stimulus bets

Market news for February 9, 2026: Asian stocks surged on Takaichi's Japan election win and US stimulus bets. Gold and oil fell, but silver rallied. Japan's Nikkei hit all-time highs. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movemen…

Gold’s plunge, a new Fed chair and Asia in flux

Gold's crash, AI's disruptive threat to software, and a pivotal week for Asia's markets: Japan's election and Indonesia's regulatory woes. Will Kevin Warsh shake up the Fed? Howie Lim and Raisah Rasid from JP Morgan Asset Management dissect the volatility, revealing where the smart money is moving …

Global sell-off hits commodities, Crypto and Asia stocks

Market news for February 5, 2026: Precious metals, oil and bitcoin all fall; Asian stocks slump today; Indonesia reports record breaking 2025 and Google reports solid results. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and …

Software stocks shudder as AI threat looms, KKR, Singtel acquire STT GDC for S$6.6 billion

Market news for February 4, 2026: AI fears trigger software stock sell-off; Japan gears up for lower house elections; Gold rebounds back to $5,100; Bitcoin falls to $72,000; KKR, Singtel buy STT GDC for S$6.6 billion in one of Asia’s largest data centre deals. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a clo…