Market Focus Daily: Friday, March 21, 2025

Asian stocks fell today in a downbeat end to the week; Deepening geopolitical worries and fears over US tariffs and their impact on the global economy curbed investors’ appetite for risk; Safe-haven gold stays near record highs and some central banks keep rates steady.

Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region.

Written by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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