Market Focus Daily: Friday, December 6, 2024

Asian markets down as traders assess crisis in South Korea; India central bank holds rates steady and cuts banks’ cash reserve ratio; Chinese stocks jump ahead of stimulus hopes and rate cut bets. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s …

Lens on Daily: Headline news for Friday, December 6, 2024

Global headlines include the resignation of the French prime minister, Boeing's legal challenges, a deliberate fire at a Melbourne synagogue, and political unrest in South Korea. In local news, retail sales in Singapore show an uptick.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by…

Market Focus Daily: Thursday, December 5, 2024

STI jumped more than 1% this morning, nearing a record high; OKH Global surges 38.9% after proposed acquisition of Chip Eng Seng Construction; Adaro Andalan shares gain 20% after Indonesia’s biggest IPO in 2024. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that look…

Lens on Daily: Headline news for Thursday, December 5, 2024

Highlights include France's political turmoil, rising oil prices ahead of an OPEC+ meeting, South Korea's impeachment motion, and leadership changes in Singapore's People’s Action Party.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Cl…

Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, December 4, 2024

South Korea shares fall at the close as political tensions continue; Asia markets mixed; Australia’s economic growth stays tepid in challenge for Reserve Bank of Australia; ExxonMobil considering sale of Singapore petrol stations for US$1 billion. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell rou…

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Lens on Daily: Headline news for Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Russia-US tensions at the UN, Trump’s legal battles, and political instability in South Korea. In Asia, tensions rise between China and the Philippines. In Singapore, a fugitive tycoon is captured.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: How…

Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Asian markets rally as China’s central bank chief signals support for economy in 2025; Japan's Nikkei hits three-week closing high in widespread rally; China’s yuan falls to one-year low on weak growth, tariff risk. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that …

Lens on Daily: Headline news for Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Discussions on US and Ukrainian defense, Taiwan's Trans-Pacific trade concerns, Australia's significant government spending, US restrictions on Chinese semiconductor companies, and Malaysia's decision on water agreements with Singapore. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by…