Federal Reserve

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.

2 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.

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

4 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…

6 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.

6 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.

6 months ago

Gold maintains rally climbing 1.4%

Gold prices hit a record high due to investor concerns over Trump's criticism of the Fed and economic slowdown, driving…

1 year ago

Fed’s next interest rate move in focus

The FBM KLCI is set to trade positively today, buoyed by Wall Street's gains and local institutional support despite foreign…

1 year ago

Lower liners are showing signs of recovery

Lower liners are showing signs of recovery, with small-cap stocks likely to attract more interest as traders adopt a risk-on…

1 year ago

Federal Reserve Initiates Rate Cuts Amid Easing Inflation, Signals More Adjustments Ahead

Fed cuts rates by 0.50%, aims to curb inflation while supporting job growth, more cuts expected.

1 year ago

Federal Reserve rates and what American experts are saying: Insight

The Federal Reserve has downshifted its median expectations for rate cuts, indicating only one cut for 2024, contrary to market…

2 years ago

Top World Business News: Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision

The Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates is crucial, potentially influencing global markets, inflation, and economic growth, with rate…

2 years ago

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