Tariffs, trade deals and Tokyo wobbles

This week on Market Focus Weekly:  US inflation ticks up, political turbulence at the US Federal Reserve and the latest tariff negotiation updates. What do these all mean for financial markets? We also break down Japan’s bond market volatility ahead of elections, and whether Indonesia’s new trade deal with the US is really a win for its economy. Radhika Rao, executive director & senior economist at DBS Bank, breaks it all down. Highlights: 01:20 Is tariff inflation finally hitting? 04:24 Tariff updates 05:57 Trouble at the US Federal Reserve 08:45 What’s behind Japan’s bond yield volatility? 11:56 Indonesia’s trade deal --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ([email protected]) With Radhika Rao, executive director & senior economist, DBS Bank Edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Emily & 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 Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.