Market news for February 5, 2026: Precious metals, oil and bitcoin all fall; Asian stocks slump today; Indonesia reports record breaking 2025 and Google reports solid results.

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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