Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Published Tue, Feb 11, 2025 · 05:46 PM

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Trade uncertainty weigh on Asian markets; Indian rupee rallies most in two years, while Vietnam Dong falls to record low; Paragon Reit jumps 11.8% on privatisation offer; BYD shares hit record high as it partners with Deepseek.

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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Singapore shares rise on Tuesday; STI up 0.3%

Asia struggled to maintain its momentum from Monday, with Hong Kong flitting between gains and losses, while Shanghai, Singapore and Manila fell.

Asia: Markets swing as tariff uncertainty looms large

The privatisation scheme would allow unitholders “to realise their investment in cash at an attractive valuation with no trading costs”.

Paragon Reit jumps 11.8% on privatisation offer

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