Many build financial fortresses only to feel guilty spending a penny. But you don't just want to be rich, you want to live richly as well. How can you get over the psychological hurdle of spending in retirement? Learn to redefine wealth beyond numbers, embrace "Ikigai goals," and create a spending plan that frees you to live fully and leave a lasting legacy with Loh Yong Cheng from Providend.

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights:

02:49 Overcoming spending guilt

04:37 Translating assets into a perceived income flow

09:00 Your Ikigai goals

10:49 Taking care of you and your legacy

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This week on Market Focus Weekly, tech stocks continue their rally with OpenAI hitting a US$500 billion valuation — but is it justified?

Host Emily Liu and guest Christopher Forbes of CMC dig into the AI boom, the staying power of the “Magnificent Seven,” and why investors might still be feeling FOMO.

We also unpack the latest U.S. government shutdown, the surprising effects of Trump’s tariffs, and whether gold at US$4,500 is really on the horizon.

Plus, could Singapore’s brand-new stablecoin be a real game changer?

Highlights:

01:25 OpenAI’s US$500B valuation

02:31 Is the Magnificent 7 still relevant?

05:00 US government shutdown

07:43 Gold races to US$4500

08:39 Oil prices head for US$60

12:14 Singapore’s XSGD stablecoin

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Headline news for October 3, 2025:  Gaza aid flotilla seized, President Trump doubles down on the US shutdown, Munich flights grounded by drones, and Singapore’s manufacturing shows resilience.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.

Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

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Market news for October 2, 2025: Asian markets surge on US rate hopes, tech fired by chip deal; Samsung, SK Hynix shares climb after chips deal with OpenAI; Oil slumps to 16-week low on US shutdown and possible Opec+ plans; Cordlife tumbles 18% following notice of potential one-year suspension.

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)

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Headline news for October 2, 2025:  

President Trump targets democratic priorities; Exxon Mobil Corp cuts staff in Singapore; Gold hits new highs and the G7 increases pressure on Russia.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.

Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

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Market news for October 1, 2025: Gold hits record high on US shutdown; Oil prices stabilise after a two-day drop; India gears up for blockbuster IPO month in October; Singapore overtakes London in list of top 20 IPO markets.

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)

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Headline news for October 1, 2025:  US heads into a government shutdown. British PM Starmer pushes back against Reform UK, while South Korean airport workers strike amid record export growth. Australia flags iron ore tensions with China, and Singapore private home prices rise 1.2% in Q3.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.

Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

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Market news for September 30, 2025: Asian stocks rise as rate cuts and shutdown loom; Gold hits record high, heads for best month in 14 years on safe-haven rush; China’s Zijin Gold shines on debut as gold prices reach record high; Australia holds key rate, signals renewed price pressure; Philippines stock falls for seventh straight day amid political unrest.

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

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