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KLCI Opens Higher as US Inflation Cools

Four Malaysian companies received six approvals for ARM technology, enhancing local innovation and positioning in the semiconductor market.

1 week ago

US Inflation Cools as Energy Prices Ease, Fed Stays Hawkish

Four Malaysian companies received six approvals for ARM technology, enhancing local innovation and positioning in the semiconductor market.

1 week ago

US Job Growth Slows Sharply as June Payrolls Miss Forecasts

US job creation slowed significantly in June as payroll growth missed forecasts, while unemployment eased to 4.2%, keeping the Federal…

3 weeks ago

Cautious sentiment persists as investors weigh global chip rout

Malaysian equities remained resilient despite regional weakness as investors stayed cautious amid semiconductor losses and upcoming economic data releases.

4 weeks ago

Bursa Malaysia Seen Range-Bound, Ringgit May Weaken Amid Global Uncertainties

Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain range-bound while the ringgit may soften amid Fed rate hike expectations.

1 month ago

Fed’s Hawkish Pause Raises Pressure on ASEAN Bond Markets

The Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rates unchanged while adopting a hawkish tone has increased pressure on ASEAN bonds, currencies,…

1 month ago

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Reform Agenda Signals Hawkish Shift

The Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at June’s FOMC meeting, while higher inflation projections, policy reforms, and supply risks reinforced…

1 month ago

FBM KLCI Climbs to Two-Week High Amid Broad-Based Buying

FBM KLCI advanced to a two-week high on bargain hunting and strong buying interest, while investors monitored Federal Reserve signals,…

1 month ago

Government Securities (MGS) closed generally lower in February

Malaysian government bonds eased lower in February, tracking US Treasuries, as investors anticipate Fed rate cuts amid global uncertainty.

4 months ago

Gold Prices Slip as Traders Book Profits Amid Holiday Closures

Gold prices fell on Monday as thin trading, profit-taking, and U.S. and China holiday closures pressured bullion markets.

5 months ago

US Job Market Steady as Trade Deficit Swells, Fed Seen Holding Rates for Now

US jobless claims stayed low while the trade deficit widened sharply, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve will delay further rate…

6 months ago

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Balanced Risks as Dollar Weakness Supports Ringgit Outlook

The US Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged, citing balanced inflation and labour risks, while dollar weakness offers room for ringgit…

6 months ago

FBM KLCI Seen Firm as GDP Surprise Offsets Fed Leadership Uncertainty

FBM KLCI is expected to edge higher on strong GDP growth, supported by foreign inflows despite renewed uncertainty over US…

6 months ago

US Jobless Claims Rise as Labour Market Shows Clear Signs of Cooling

US jobless claims rose to 232,000 as layoffs increased and unemployment rolls hit their highest level since 2021, signalling labour-market…

8 months ago

Oil Prices Rise as US Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points

The Federal Reserve lowered rates to 3.75–4.00%, ending quantitative tightening and signaling a shift toward economic support.

9 months ago

US Inflation Holds at 3% in September as Fed Eyes Another Rate Cut

US inflation remained at 3% in September, slightly below expectations, as the Fed considers another rate cut amid slowdown.

9 months ago

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