US Fed cuts 25bps, Chinese and Japanese tech stocks surge; Thai baht rally raising concerns
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Market news for September 18, 2025: Japan's Nikkei closes above 45,000 for first time on tech boost, Fed decision; Chinese tech stocks rally after China tells companies to stop buying Nvidia’s repurposed AI chip; New Thai government considering measures to stabilise Baht.
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.
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