Market Focus Daily: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Published Thu, Mar 20, 2025 · 05:46 PM
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    • Market updates for Thursday. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK

    The Federal Reserve could still deliver two rate cuts this year but remains hesitant to price in a lasting inflation surge; Asia shares edge up; Vietnam allows increased foreign ownership in some banks; Gold reaches another record high.

    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

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