What Asia’s markets are really reacting to

Trump’s tariff threats are back, but Asia’s markets are surprisingly calm, even as countries like Japan and Malaysia brace for higher trade barriers.  On Market Focus Weekly, we unpack the key developments in tariff negotiations, central bank responses, and why copper prices just saw their biggest single-day jump since 1989.  JP Morgan Asset Management’s Raisah Rashid joins us to break it all down. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 00:59 Where Asia stands with tariffs 04:11 How Asian markets are reacting 06:09 Japan's domestic story remains strong 09:46 Malaysia's AI chips challenge 12:26 Copper market turmoil --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Emily Liu ([email protected]) With Raisah Rasid, Global Market Strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management  Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: 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.