Fed watch, Japan’s rally, and Indonesia’s record run

Will the US cut interest rates in September? Why did gold price volatility spike this week? And what’s behind Indonesia’s stock market rally?

Emily Liu breaks down this week’s biggest stories with the help of Gary Tan, CEO of Allspring Global Investments in Singapore.

Highlights:

01:36 US interest rate outlook

04:01 Japan interest rate outlook

06:08 Japan’s stock rally

07:39 Singapore GDP forecast

09:17 Gold market panic

11:43 Indonesia’s stock rally

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Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg)

With Gary Tan, CEO, Allspring Global Investments Singapore

Edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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