The Business Times Podcasts S2E68: US Jobs Data Revisions Pressure Dollar; Singapore Hospitals Lag on Records
Sep 9, 2025
The episode dives into significant global headlines, such as Heathrow's recent reopening after a scare and a Supreme Court ruling bolstering President Trump's immigration policies. It discusses the U.S. dollar's decline prompted by concerns over revised job data. Meanwhile, business conditions in Australia show improvement, while Singapore's hospitals lag in integrating national health records. This blend of economic insights and current events makes for a riveting listen.
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Heathrow Terminal Reopened After Scare
- Heathrow reopened one evacuated terminal after a possible hazardous materials scare that briefly disrupted Europe's busiest airport.
- The airport apologized and said it was working to ensure flights depart as planned.
High-Profile Global Legal Moves
- The U.S. Supreme Court allowed immigration raids to proceed, enabling agents to rely on factors including race or language.
- Thailand's Supreme Court will rule on Thaksin Shinawatra's sentence for jail time he missed during hospital detention.
Dollar Slides On Jobs Data Revisions
- The dollar dropped to a near seven-week low as markets braced for major U.S. job-data revisions.
- Economists expect revisions that could cut up to 800,000 jobs, raising chances of deeper Fed rate cuts.