Asian stocks stumble today, dragged by a slide in Chinese tech shares after a strong rally; Investors weigh the prospect of narrower-than-feared US tariffs and the dollar hovers near three-week highs after upbeat economic data.

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 Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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S1E270: Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, March 25, 2025