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The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech. Powered by the Journalism ofThe Business Times and Tech in Asia. Available on all your favourite audio and video content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts Produced by BT Audio, thrive and Tech in Asia. The Business Times, SPH Media.

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S2E563: Nvidia earnings beat fuels Asian rally as...

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2026/08/27

Market news for August 27, 2026: Asian markets rallied as Nvidia’s earnings beat exceeded forecasts, lifting tech sentiment. Yet, gains were constrained by persistent U.S. inflation concerns, keeping investors cautious ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s pivotal Jackson Hole speech regarding future interest rate paths. 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

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3:53

S2E295: Canada Retaliates With 20 Billion in Tariffs,...

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2026/08/26

Headline news for August 26, 2026: Canada announces twenty billion US dollars in retaliatory tariffs on US goods effective September eighth matching Washington dollar for dollar across seven hundred products as trade talks collapse. Iran restarts Hormuz talks with Oman, sending oil down two per cent. Nvidia reports quarterly results today in a closely watched test of the AI trade. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro

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2:51

S2E561: Asian markets rangebound ahead of Nvidia...

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2026/08/25

Market news for August 25, 2026: Asian markets remained rangebound as oil prices dipped, ignoring Iran sanction threats. Bitcoin crossed $80,000 for the first time since May. Investors now pivot to Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings and Shein’s $1.8 billion IPO launch amid a cautious trading session. 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 by: Howie Lim

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4:25

S2E294: Operation Economic Outcast Targets Iran,...

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2026/08/25

Headline news for August 25, 2026: The US launches Operation Economic Outcast sweeping new Iran sanctions targeting sixty entities across shipping, oil, gold, aviation and digital assets, with a cure period before the toughest measures on major trading partners take effect. Singapore is named in a US report on transhipment fraud as an AI border detection tool is deployed. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro

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24:00

S1E58: Lifting the hood on changing needs of home...

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2026/08/24

Get insights on what matters when people look for a home and PropertyGuru’s value proposition. How do people search for homes? What do buyers and tenants want? Learn about how AI impacts agents, buyers and tenants. Understand the love that Singaporeans have for housing. Leslie Yee is in conversation with Yao Lu of PropertyGuru. Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property

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5:48

S2E560: Oil, Asian stocks fall as Bessent’s Iran...

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2026/08/24

Market news for August 24, 2026: Asian markets fell in the red today amid rising global bond yields, and investor caution ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to hold a press conference tonight. Singapore’s core inflation rose to 2 per cent in July, up from 1.6 per cent in June. Shein’s valuation shrinks 70 per cent to US$27 billion in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at

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4:10

S2E293: PM Wong Shifts Singapore's Family Support, US...

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2026/08/24

Headline news for August 24, 2026: Singapore’s PM Wong announces a fundamental shift in family support at the National Day Rally with more childcare leave, lower preschool fees and greater financial support throughout the child-raising years. US Treasury Secretary Bessent writes of an economic D-Day for Iran in the Financial Times, with a sweeping sanctions package due to be announced. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa

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14:10

S2E56: Stress cracks in bonds are reshaping the AI...

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2026/08/21

Bond markets are cracking, oil is spiking, and Japan's rates are hitting decade highs — so where should investors actually put their money? Correspondent Howie Lim sits down with Gary Tan of Allspring Global Investments to discuss why US Treasury buybacks won't fix America's debt problem, why AI valuations hinge on bond yields rather than headlines, and why emerging markets (EM) are quietly attracting record inflows. Highlights: 01:01 US Treasury buybacks - fix or bandage 02:06 Oil spikes -

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5:13

S2E292: Russia Strikes Kyiv And Kills 16, China’s...

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2026/08/21

Headline news for August 21, 2026: Large-scale Russian airstrike killed 16 people and wounded more than 40 in Kyiv. US President Donald Trump has threatened economic penalties against countries that provide any support to Iran. China Evergrande Group’s founder Hui Ka Yen sentenced to life in prison. Singapore and India strengthen cooperation in multiple areas. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Nicole Teo (nicolet@sph.com.sg) Produced

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4:54

S2E291: US Debt Tops US$40T, Ukraine Names New...

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2026/08/20

Headline news for August 20, 2026: United States total debt crossed a historic 40 trillion US dollar threshold. Ukraine’s lawmakers have approved Yevhenii Khmara as the country’s new defence minister. South Korea and the United States will cut short annual joint military drills to five days from eleven. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Nicole Teo (nicolet@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo

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S2E558: Decade-high bond yields and Middle East...

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2026/08/19

Market news for August 19, 2026: Global markets slumped as bond yields hit decade highs; oil topped $90 amid Middle East volatility; tech stocks took a heavy hit, echoing Wall Street’s slide; and investors braced for persistent inflation and elusive policy guidance from Fed minutes. 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 by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

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4:51

S2E290: Trump Says Hormuz Open As Iran Disagrees,...

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2026/08/19

Headline news for August 19, 2026: US President Donald Trump insists the Strait of Hormuz remains open, while Iran says the strategic waterway is still closed to shipping. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will be visiting South Korea today and tomorrow. Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will face tougher advertiser checks under new Singapore rules. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Nicole Teo (nicolet@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by:

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3:21

S2E557: Geopolitical storm: Asian markets stumble as...

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2026/08/18

Market news for August 18, 2026: Bond yields hit decade-highs as oil rose; Asian stocks faltered following a US-Iran truce expiration; Anthropic’s revenue run rate hit $65 billion, and Milky Mist Dairy jumped 30 per cent in its successful Indian trading debut. 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 by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Chai

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5:25

S2E289: Iran Warns Of Offensive As Ceasefire Expires,...

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2026/08/18

Headline news for August 18, 2026: Iran says it is moving fully offensive as negotiations with the United States to end the conflict reach a stalemate. The US-Iran 60-day ceasefire deal, agreed on June 17, expires today as Washington has ruled out extending the agreement. In Singapore, late-night liquor sales in Boat Quay and Clarke Quay, as well as the weekend car-free zone at Circular Road, will be retained. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written

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S2E556: War, tariffs, and AI? Emerging markets aren’t...

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2026/08/17

Market news for August 17, 2026: Defying war, tariffs, and AI volatility, emerging markets showed surprising strength. Investor demand for EM debt reached two-decade highs as Asian stocks rose and US dollar weakness dampened expectations for an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike. 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 by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produced and

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S2E288: Trump piles pressure on Iran, Berkshire bets...

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2026/08/17

Headline news for August 17, 2026: US President Trump intensifies economic pressure on Iran while scaling back South Korean military drills; a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, displacing thousands and Berkshire Hathaway aggressively expands its stake in Alphabet, becoming its third-largest stock holding. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or

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20:43

S1E1: The rules of investing have changed. Has your...

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2026/08/16

How does one navigate fixed-income markets amid geopolitical uncertainty, inflation and diverging global economies? And how should we manage risk, preserve our purchasing power and balance defensive positioning with opportunities in today’s market? François Collet, chief investment officer of DNCA Finance explains how rising inflation has changed the traditional relationship between equities and bonds, and why active fixed-income management can offer opportunities beyond passive

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S2E55: Records, rate cuts and the yen’s reckoning

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2026/08/14

Records are being broken, currencies are wobbling, and everyone's arguing about AI — but which signals actually matter? On this week's Market Focus Weekly, Howie Lim presses Pictet's Arun Sai on the Fed's next move, whether the Bank of Japan (BOJ) can save the yen, and why AI's boom is splitting into winners and losers. From Seoul's wild swings to oil's war premium, Arun cuts through the noise with the calls that count. Listen now. Highlights: 01:11 "Boring" CPI print is bullish for bonds

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5:10

S2E287: Iran-US Standoff over Hormuz; Middle East...

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2026/08/14

Headline news for August 14, 2026: The United States said it could keep its naval blockade of Iran in place indefinitely, as ceasefire talks stall and tensions across the region continue to rise. India’s trade deficit widened more than expected in July, as the Middle East conflict pushed up oil and freight costs, increasing the country’s import bill. Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh has been struck off the rolls after a disciplinary hearing before Singapore’s Court of Three

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S1E4: Politics that matter: reading Malaysia's...

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2026/08/13

How much does political stability matter for business and investment in Malaysia? On Simon Tay’s Political Cafe, Simon Tay, Chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs and Maybank Singapore country CEO Alvin Lee discuss the outlook for Malaysia following a recent few state elections, and what it means for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). They explore the zone’s investment momentum, key sectors, Singapore-Johor economic complementarities as well as

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