Markets rise through shutdown fog but will it last?

Think AI is all hype? Wondering if the longest US government shutdown is more than just hot air? Howie Lim and Providend's Cheng Chye Hsern cut through the noise, revealing whether AI is a bubble or breakthrough, and dissecting local bank earnings. Highlights: 01:00 US private sector data 04:52 US Supreme Court's tariff deliberations 07:54 AI investment boom: bubble or a breakthrough? 11:32 US-China trade truce brings stability 13:14 Singaporean banks' Q3 earnings --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected]) With Cheng Chye Hsern, head of investment, Providend 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.