Market Focus Daily: Monday, May 20, 2024 (Ep 64)

Market sentiment was boosted by China’s plan to support its struggling property sector; oil extended gains; gold surges to an all-time high and Thailand seeks to increase its 2024 fiscal budget.

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)

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro

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

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Singapore shares open almost flat on Monday; STI down 0.04% 

Gold hits high as Iran shock triggers haven support

Thailand plans to increase budget by US$3.4 billion to fund handout scheme

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