Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Mar 2)

Published Mon, Mar 2, 2026 · 06:30 PM
    • DBS chief investment officer Hou Wey Fook says the bank expects the usual flight to safety this week to treasuries and gold.
    • DBS chief investment officer Hou Wey Fook says the bank expects the usual flight to safety this week to treasuries and gold. PHOTO: BT FILE

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