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EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 14 MIN

This week: The Trade War is Back, Gold Breaks $4,300

from BT Market Focus · host The Business Times

It’s been a volatile week across global markets. The US Federal Reserve is signalling that more rate cuts are on the way, the US–China trade war has flared up again over rare earths and AI tech, and gold has surged to yet another record high. In this week’s Market Focus Weekly from The Business Times, host Emily Liu breaks down the market mood with Yap Fook Hien, Senior Investment Strategist at Standard Chartered.  Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ([email protected]) Produced and edited by: Howie Lim Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Market Focus Daily and rate us on: 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 Feedback to: [email protected] 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.

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