The Fed’s “hawkish” cut

A new neutral rate?

Silver’s makeover

Korea’s currency weakness

Nvidia’s chip deal with China

A turnaround for Chinese property?

This week on Market Focus Weekly, Vikas Pershad from M&G Investments joins host Emily Liu to unpack the Fed’s latest “hawkish cut” and what a higher neutral rate means for Asia in 2026.

Plus, silver’s stunning surge, Korea’s soaring equities despite a shaky won, and why Nvidia’s new China-approved chips matter for the AI race. 

And, China’s deepening property challenges and whether the country’s tech boom can offset structural weakness. 

Highlights:

01:17 The Fed’s “hawkish” cut

02:28 A new neutral rate?

04:34 Silver’s makeover

06:13 Korea’s currency weakness

09:20 Nvidia’s chip deal with China

12:03 A turnaround for Chinese property?

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Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)

With Vikas Pershad, portfolio manager, APAC Equities, M&G Investments

Edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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This week on Market Focus Weekly, Vikas Pershad from M&amp;G Investments joins host Emily Liu to unpack the Fed&rsquo;s latest &ldquo;hawkish cut&rdquo; and what a higher neutral rate means for Asia in 2026.
Plus, silver&rsquo;s stunning surge, Korea&rsquo;s soaring equities despite a shaky won, and why Nvidia&rsquo;s new China-approved chips matter for the AI race.&nbsp;
And, China&rsquo;s deepening property challenges and whether the country&rsquo;s tech boom can offset structural weakness.&nbsp;
Highlights:
01:17 The Fed&rsquo;s &ldquo;hawkish&rdquo; cut
02:28 A new neutral rate?
04:34 Silver&rsquo;s makeover
06:13 Korea&rsquo;s currency weakness
09:20 Nvidia&rsquo;s chip deal with China
12:03 A turnaround for Chinese property?
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Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.
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Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)
With Vikas Pershad, portfolio manager, APAC Equities, M&amp;G Investments
Edited by: Chai Pei Chieh &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Emily Liu &amp; Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Follow Market Focus Weekly podcasts every Friday:
Channel: <a href="https://bt.sg/btmktfocus/">bt.sg/btmktfocus</a>
Amazon: <a href="https://bt.sg/mfam">bt.sg/mfam</a>
Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://bt.sg/mfap/">bt.sg/mfap</a>
Spotify: <a href="https://bt.sg/mfsp/">bt.sg/mfsp</a>
YouTube Music: <a href="https://bt.sg/mfyt">bt.sg/mfyt</a>
Website: <a href="https://bt.sg/mktfocus/">bt.sg/mktfocus</a>
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.&nbsp;
Discover more BT podcast series:
BT Money Hacks at: <a href="https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks">bt.sg/btmoneyhacks</a>
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BT Lens On: <a href="https://bt.sg/btlenson">bt.sg/btlenson</a>

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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.