Japan’s reset, gold’s whiplash, and an earnings season that’s anything but boring

Japan's new PM shakes up markets, while gold's wild ride prompts questions of correction or deeper trouble. US-China tensions simmer, influencing trade and tech, as Q3 earnings reveal a K-shaped consumer recovery. Dive into these market movers and more, with expert insights from Citibank Singapore's Manish Saini. Highlights: 00:42 Japan's new PM: Bank of Japan (BOJ) normalisation 03:16 Yen's future, Equities up 04:51 Gold's wild ride: Healthy correction or deeper trouble? 06:55 US-China trade: Export restrictions and market uncertainty 13:15 Q3 results: A story of winners and worriers --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written by: Emily Liu ([email protected]) Hosted by: Howie Lim With Manish Saini, investment counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore Edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Market Focus Weekly podcasts every Friday: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Amazon: bt.sg/mfam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt Website: bt.sg/mktfocus 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 Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.