Volatility strikes again: Why investors shouldn’t panic

This week on Market Focus Weekly, host Emily Liu and Vikas Pershad from M&G Investments unpack Asia’s market volatility as September kicks in. From India’s game-changing GST cuts to China’s US$2.7 trillion rally, where are the opportunities amid the turbulence?  Plus, why gold’s record-breaking surge above US$3,500 and Japan’s bond sell-off are sending powerful signals for global investors. Highlights: 01:08 Volatility swings 03:43 Indonesian protests 05:10 India’s GST revamp 08:31 A Chinese stock bubble? 10:38 Gold-en rally --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ([email protected]) With Vikas Pershad, portfolio manager, APAC Equities, M&G Investments 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.