US tariffs test India, oil slips, Asia shows resilience

On this week’s Market Focus Weekly, CMC Invest’s Christopher Forbes joins host Emily Liu to unpack the geopolitical showdown between the US and India over Russian oil. Also, what a surprisingly soft US jobs report means for interest rates. Plus, a look at why Vietnam and Indonesia’s stock markets are outperforming. Highlights: 01:12 Impact of Trump's tariffs on India 04:24 The dynamics of the oil market 07:18 US interest rates and economic outlook 10:41 Stock market trends in Vietnam and Indonesia 13:08 Emerging market currencies and the US Dollar --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ([email protected]) With Christopher Forbes, head of Asia, CMC Invest 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.