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Market Watch
Hosted by BFM Media · EN
Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.
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Correction or Turning Point for Markets?
Jun 700:10:55Tap to summarizeGlobal markets were rattled by a sharp sell-off last week, with technology stocks leading the decline and investors reassessing the outlook for interest rates, valuations, and economic growth. Stronger-than-expected US labour market data has revived concerns that monetary policy may need to remain tighter for longer, putting pressure on equities, bonds, and even traditional safe havens such as gold. As the AI-driven rally faces one of its toughest tests yet, investors are increasingly asking whether this is a healthy correction within a broader bull market, or the beginning of a more significant shift in market leadership and risk appetite.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Has Crypto Lost Its Momentum?
Jun 400:09:17Tap to summarizeCryptocurrency markets are facing renewed pressure as Bitcoin retreats sharply from its highs, even as global equity markets continue to rally on the back of AI enthusiasm and strong technology earnings. Capital appears to be flowing back into traditional growth assets, while ETF outflows, long-term holder selling, and weakening sentiment have raised fresh questions about institutional demand for digital assets. At the same time, Ethereum is attracting attention for a very different reason, with some investors arguing that corporate adoption, AI-related use cases, and changes to network governance could unlock a new phase of growth. As crypto navigates a tougher market environment, is this simply another cyclical correction, or does it signal a more fundamental reassessment of the sector’s role in investor portfolios?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Economic Data, Interest Rates & Currencies
Jun 400:11:53Tap to summarizeOvernight saw the release of Australia's first quarter GDP numbers while the US' unemployment indicators are set to be released tonight. Hebe Chan, Senior Market Analyst at Vantage Market, dissects these numbers and what it would mean for interest rate decisions by the US Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of Australia.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Malaysia's Banks : Strong Start, Uncertain H2
Jun 300:07:47Tap to summarizeMalaysia’s banking sector started 2026 on a stronger-than-expected footing, with loan growth picking up, credit demand holding firm, and asset quality remaining stable despite a challenging global backdrop. Raymond Ng, Equity Analyst at Hong Leong Investment Bank unpacks what is driving this sector and what investors can expect.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →US Economic Data Impact On Equities
Jun 300:12:29Tap to summarizeLatest data reveal that US services activity accelerated in May, while employment registered a slight slowdown. Meanwhile, equities on Wall Street have broken a nine-day winning streak but optimism still surrounds tech and AI counters. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence discusses these developments and their impact on US interest rates going forward.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Inflation Spectre in East Asia
Jun 200:11:29Tap to summarizeHow are the major East Asian economies - China, South Korea and Japan - navigating external headwinds? We analyse the latest economic data with Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist at UBP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →War, AI & Markets
May 2800:10:32Tap to summarizeOvernight, news that the US-Israel war on Iran may see a resolution spurred markets. However, this also comes as central banks turn more hawkish and companies continue to ramp up AI and tech spending. Tim Mulholland, President at TJM Limited, outlines how he thinks investor might position themselves going forward.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Inflation Numbers To Dictate Central Banks' Actions
May 2700:11:55Tap to summarizeRecent positive news surrounding the US-Israel war on Iran have caused crude oil prices to drop, supporting equities but upcoming inflation data will dictate central banks' actions in the coming weeks. Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy at Mizuho Bank shares his insights.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →West Asia Uncertainty Still Dictates Market Direction
May 2500:10:22Tap to summarizeNews that there might be a resolution to the US-Israel war on Iran has been dominating market sentiment with the latest (conflicting) updates causing equities to rise and crude oil to fall. Laurent Lequeu, an independent market with the Macro Butler newsletter shares his insights on what sectors to pay attention to.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Consider Opportunities in Asia Tech
May 2400:11:51Tap to summarizeAsian indices like the Taiwan Index and South Korea's Kospi have rallied on the back of the global AI boom. How attractive is the Asia tech hardware sector for investors? David Chow of Azure Capital weighs in on this and other market trends.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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