Market Focus Daily: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Asian markets mixed as tariff risks weigh on US Fed rate pause; Toyota sees US$1.3 billion profit hit in two months on tariffs; DBS net profit falls 2%, but beats expectations, predicts 5 to 6% 2025 growth.

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.

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US Fed rate pause keeps Asian markets steady, but watch out for tariffs: market observers

Toyota sees 180 billion yen profit hit in two months from tariffs

DBS Q1 profit falls 2% to S$2.9 billion; pays S$0.75 per share in dividends

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