Wall Street sinks, Singapore soars: meme gold and AI aftershocks

EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 13 MIN

Wall Street sinks, Singapore soars: meme gold and AI aftershocks

from BT Market Focus · host The Business Times

Why is Wall Street sinking while Singapore soars past 5,000? Howie Lim and  portfolio manager Gary Tan dissect the US job shock, the mystery of 'meme' gold, and the volatility of the AI-driven tech rout. Plus, uncover the finer details of Singapore's forward-looking Budget 2026 and what it means for your portfolio. Highlights: 01:05 Dissecting US economic data so far 03:09 Gold trading like a ‘meme stock’? 06:12 The eternal question: Is the AI-driven tech rout really over? 09:01 Singapore Budget 2026: AI front and centre --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim With Gary Tan, portfolio manager for the Intrinsic Emerging Markets Equity team, Allspring Global Investments Edited by: Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: Howie Lim and 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.

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