Gold’s big run, Fed rate cut watch and DBS at a record high
Markets in Asia are buzzing this week. Gold prices are soaring, the US looks ready to cut rates, and DBS just pushed the Straits Times Index to a historic high.
In this week’s episode of Market Focus Weekly by The Business Times, host Emily Liu speaks with Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo Bank, to break it all down.
Why listen
- The Fed’s next move - US jobs are slowing and inflation is cooling. Is a rate cut coming next week and could it be bigger than expected?
- Gold’s relentless climb - Investors are piling into gold. We unpack what is driving the rally and whether US$3,800 is within reach.
- Japan’s political shake-up - Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation has created uncertainty for the yen and Japanese equities. Here is what to watch next.
- DBS smashes through S$52 - Singapore’s biggest bank just hit a record. We look at whether the STI rally still has room to run.
This episode keeps you ahead of the week’s biggest stories and helps you understand the forces shaping markets right now.
Catch Market Focus Weekly every Friday for insights that matter. Have feedback or questions? Write to us at btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.
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Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)
With Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist, Saxo Bank
Edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Emily & Chai Pei Chieh
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