Cautious trading driven by weak China data and rate hike fears: BT Market Focus (Ep 58)

With China’s weak trade data and new signs of inflationary pressures in the US, how did that affect markets this week? Janice Tan finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Times that looks at the market drivers and movements in Singapore, the region and the beyond. Hosted by the BT Podcasts team, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times’ newsdesk. Highlights of the podcast: 01:21 SGX’s wrap for the week 05:44 Insights from BT’s newsdesk 08:32 Highlights of the week’s notable news  12:09 Corporate news for investors Written by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) Hosted by: Janice Tan With Candace Li, market analyst, SGX Securities Newsdesk commentary written and presented by Yong Hui Ting Edited by: Claressa Monteiro Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh  Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Apple: bt.sg/mfap Google: bt.sg/mfgo Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp Feedback to: [email protected] 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’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.