Trump’s Tariff Threats, Japan’s Tax Debate, China’s Slowdown

Headline news for January 19, 2026: Europe weighs retaliation as Trump Administration links tariffs to Greenland, Ukraine peace talks shift to Davos, Japan debates tax cuts, China’s growth slows, and Singapore plans A.I.-run driver training without instructors. Synopsis: A round up of global headl…

Stop chasing, start securing: The cashflow strategy for volatile times

If 2025 left your portfolio feeling like a runaway train and before you chase the next shiny AI stock or panic-sell everything, take heed. How can you cut through the noise, the greed, and the well-meaning, inflation-averse relatives? Howie Lim finds out why systematic rebalancing beats FOMO, how t…

How much political risk is the market really pricing in?

Political risk is back in the spotlight, with fresh uncertainty around the US Federal Reserve and rising tensions across Venezuela, Greenland and Iran.  Yet markets refused to blink.  In this week’s Market Focus Weekly, host Emily Liu and Aninda Mitra of BNY Investments unpack why Asian stocks co…

US Moves on Power and Taiwan Deal, as Singapore Data Softens

Headline news for January 16, 2026: US states move to cap data-centre power costs as Washington deepens trade ties with Taiwan, transport disruptions hit Japan, Malaysian politics resurface, Singapore exports slow, and Changi Airport traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels. Synopsis: A round up of …

Investors rotate out of tech shares, Yen rebounds, Silver tumbles

Market news for January 15, 2026: Nikkei falls from record as tech shares retreat; Australian shares end at two-month high as miners ride metals rally; Silver tumbles, oil retreats. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movement…

US Security Moves, Japan’s BOJ, Singapore Homes

Headline news for January 15, 2026: Washington recalibrates its Middle East posture as Venezuela’s oil trade tightens, Japan keeps politics at arm’s length from central banking, and Singapore tweaks housing rules to keep upgrades moving. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day b…

Precious metals take the spotlight, US Supreme Court rules on Trump tariffs

Market news for January 14, 2026: Gold and silver soar to new heights; What’s at stake in the US Supreme Court’s tariff ruling today? China tightens margin financing requirements to cool red-hot stock market. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks a…

Iran Unrest Deepens, Japan Election Looms, US Dollar Rallies, Singapore Port Soars

Headline news for January 14, 2026: Iran accuses Trump of encouraging political destabilisation; Japan PM may call a lower house snap election; the US dollar recovers ground; and the Port of Singapore has a banner year. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Tim…

Sell America is back again, DBS’ chief investment officer isn’t too worried about an AI bubble

Market news for January 13, 2026: Asia markets extend gains on ‘Sell America’ inflows, Trump’s Iran tariff threat; Japan’s Nikkei hits all-time high on Wall Street rally, snap election bets; Yen tumbles following report Japan PM plans snap poll; DBS CIO dismisses bubble fears, doubles down on AI, h…

Fed Pushback, Asian Caution, Singapore’s Health Data Mandate

Headline news for January 13, 2026: Reaction to Washington’s pressure on the Fed, tariffs widen with Iran, consumers pull back, and Singapore moves to centralise health data across its medical system. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: H…