Unpacking the AI story

US tariff volatility

To cut or not to cut rates?

Gold vs. Bitcoin

Bright spots in Asia

Investing for 2026

In the final episode of 2025, Market Focus Weekly zooms out on a year that felt nonstop. AI pushed valuations to the edge. Tariffs made a comeback. Rate cuts sparked rallies, and nerves. 

Host Emily Liu is joined by Yujun Lin, CEO of Interactive Brokers Singapore, to break down what really moved markets this year, and what we can expect in 2026.

Highlights:

02:24 Unpacking the AI story

08:00 US tariff volatility

11:00 To cut or not to cut rates?

13:27 Gold vs. Bitcoin

16:14 Bright spots in Asia

20:21 Investing for 2026

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

With Yujun Lin, CEO, Interactive Brokers Singapore

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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In the final episode of 2025, Market Focus Weekly zooms out on a year that felt nonstop. AI pushed valuations to the edge. Tariffs made a comeback. Rate cuts sparked rallies, and nerves.&nbsp;
Host Emily Liu is joined by Yujun Lin, CEO of Interactive Brokers Singapore, to break down what really moved markets this year, and what we can expect in 2026.
Highlights:
02:24 Unpacking the AI story
08:00 US tariff volatility
11:00 To cut or not to cut rates?
13:27 Gold vs. Bitcoin
16:14 Bright spots in Asia
20:21 Investing for 2026
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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 Yujun Lin, CEO, Interactive Brokers Singapore
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>
BT Correspondents at: <a href="https://bt.sg/btcobt" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://bt.sg/btcobt&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1725767545308000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1MZyDZ2ZxkzhbmmY3UOc3Z">bt.sg/btcobt</a>
BT Podcasts at: <a href="https://bt.sg/podcasts">bt.sg/podcasts</a>
BT Lens On: <a href="https://bt.sg/btlenson">bt.sg/btlenson</a>

Join us at the closing bell — for a look at the day's markets and the news that drove them.

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.

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