The Business Times Podcasts S2E357: Trump tariffs kick in, DBS shares edge close to S$50
Market news for August 7, 2025: Asian markets rise as Trump chip exemptions boost tech giants; Oil prices slide to 8-week low as US-Russia talks stir sanction uncertainty; Yangzijiang Shipbuilding soars 11% after posting record high net profit; DBS shares hit all-time record after higher Q2 profit, nearing the S$50 mark; UOB shares fall over 2% following lower Q2 net profit of S$1.34 billion reported.
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 and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@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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