The Fed, the Yen and Singapore’s Surprise Tech Star

As the Fed gears up for its last meeting of 2025, markets are buzzing about another potential rate cut. Saxo Bank’s Charu Chanana helps host Emily Liu decode the mixed economic signals coming out of the US and Japan.  We also dive into Singapore’s market movers: Ultra Green AI’s impressive debut and OCBC’s record-breaking run. What’s driving the excitement, and what might come next for investors?  Highlights: US rate cut outlook Jobs market slowdown Japan’s upcoming rate hike UltraGreen.ai’s IPO OCBC’s surprising rally --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Emily Liu With Charu Chanana, Chief Investment Strategist, Saxo Bank Edited by: Howie Lim  Produced by: Emily Liu and Howie Lim 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.