Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Asian markets rebound as China cuts rates; CATL rises in Hong Kong trading debut in world’s top listing in 2025; US tariffs will hurt S-E Asia petrochemical players as excess products flood the region.

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 and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@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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China banks cut deposit rates to aid margins, drive spending

CATL’s strong Hong Kong debut boosts outlook for Chinese companies’ fundraising

US tariff wall to hurt S-E Asia petrochemical players as excess products flood the region

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