Markets on retreat after Fitch downgrades US credit rating: BT Market Focus (Ep 54)

Losses were seen across key Asian markets this week. How did Singapore shares hold up? 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: 01:23 SGX’s wrap for the week 04:15 Highlights of the week’s notable news 07:55 Corporate news for investors Written by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected]) Hosted by: Janice Tan With Candace Li, market analyst, SGX Securities 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 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.