Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Published Wed, Feb 26, 2025 · 05:46 PM

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Asian markets rebound, led by Chinese tech stocks; Thai central bank surprises with rate cut as risks to growth increase; Malaysia mulls over plans for casino in Forest City as part of Johor-S’pore Special Economic Zone; CDL suspends shares amid father son power struggle.

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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Asia: Most markets rebound as Hong Kong tech rally resumes

The Bank of Thailand said the rate cut would not impact financial stability and headline inflation was expected to remain in its target range of 1 to 3 per cent.

Thai central bank cuts key policy rate amid slow growth, trade policy risks

Observers say more clarity on Forest City's tax incentives and legal frameworks is needed.

Forest City could become cheaper, secondary family office hub to complement Singapore

The property company posted a profit of S$113.5 million for its second half ended Dec 31.

CDL calls for trading halt as it cancels results briefing

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