The Business Times Podcasts
The Business Times Podcasts
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UK Tightens Borders, Asian Stocks Hit Records as Singapore Debates Surplus
Headline news for February 25, 2026: Britain tightens border entry rules, President Trump’s 10 per cent tariffs take effect, Asian inflation and equity markets surge, and Singapore’s S$15.1 billion Budget surplus sparks debate over fiscal prudence versus spending. Synopsis: A round up of global he…
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Asia shrugged off tariffs tensions and tepid earnings
Market news for February 24, 2026: Asian markets closed mixed as Wall Street jitters, tariffs and geopolitics weighed. Gold slipped, oil edged up, Singapore blue chips fell. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and ne…
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Trump’s Trade Warning Shakes Markets as Global Risks Mount
Headline news for February 24, 2026: President Trump threatens higher tariffs after court setback, markets slide in Asia and Wall Street, Ukraine’s economy strains under war, Britain arrests Mandelson, and Singapore lawmakers press for rules on intelligence. Synopsis: A round up of global headline…
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Is buying Reits and shares in property developers better than investing directly in physical property?
Examine the investment landscape today and understand the risk-reward of various property investment types. In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with veteran investor Gabriel Yap of GCP Global. Amid low interest rates, we do a deep dive into the investment merits of shares in prop…
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Yen surges, tariffs revived, Nvidia looms, AI test
Market news for February 23, 2026: Confusion over new US tariffs revives 'sell America' trade; sliding Wall Street futures and Dollar; tech-diva Nvidia prepares to release earnings; gold rises and oil eases. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at…
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Tariff Uncertainty, War in Ukraine and Asia’s Economic Signals
Headline news for February 23, 2026: US trade deals after a tariff ruling, markets tread cautiously, Ukraine’s war grinds on, an earthquake jolts Malaysia, British hiring weakens, Asian exports stay firm, Singapore seeks clarity abroad. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by…
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Cash, courage and collateral: The share financing debate
Be wary of the seductive danger of leverage investing. The competitive reality is, most lose everything but there are things you can do - like the portfolio pyramid - which can help you navigate this high risk move. Howie Lim gets advice from the experts. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times…
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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:…
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Board of Peace Gets Funding Pledges; Japan Inflation Cools and Credit Risks Rise
Headline news for February 20, 2026: President Trump’s Board of Peace draws billions in pledges for Gaza rebuilding as questions persist over Hamas disarmament. Japan inflation cools, US unsecured loans surge, and a deadly fire hits a foreign-registered passenger vessel bound for Singapore. Synops…
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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 …
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