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Mixed corporate earnings boost Bursa Malaysia’s performance
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia started the day in the green despite Wall Street's mixed results, driven by varying corporate earnings performances.
As of 9:14 a.m., the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) edged up by 0.74 points to 1,632.97,…
Penyasaran subsidi RON95 penting bagi reformasi fiskal Malaysia – Rafizi
KUALA LUMPUR: Rancangan kerajaan untuk melaksanakan penyasaran subsidi petrol RON95 pada pertengahan 2025 adalah penting bagi reformasi fiskal negara namun berkemungkinan akan menerima kritikan ramai pada peringkat awal, kata Menteri…
MOF to Enhance Communication for MySara Initiative
October 2 , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (TheCapitalPost) - Qube Media Sdn Bhd, a pioneering AI-driven communication and marketing agency, has successfully bridged a critical communication gap for the Ministry of Finance (MOF) with its advanced…
New Zealand PM hails Malaysia’s potential, strengthens NZ-Malaysia relations
KUALA LUMPUR: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon concluded his dynamic two-day official visit to Malaysia from Sept 1 to 3, during which he not only immersed himself in official business but also in the vibrant culture, historical…
Ringgit strengthens to 4.3385 against greenback as stock market rally boosts demand
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued to open on a better note this morning, benefiting from a spillover effect driven by foreign investors' interest in the local bourse.
At 8 am, the ringgit appreciated to 4.3385/3485 against the greenback,…
Ringgit at 4.3515 against US dollar as Fed keeps door open for rate cut
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening, as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) appears on track to cut interest rates, said an analyst.
At 8 am, the local currency continued to gain versus the greenback to…
Japan’s core inflation picks up, but demand-driven growth below 2.0 pct
TOKYO: Japan's core inflation accelerated for a third straight month in July, data showed on Friday, but a slowdown in demand-driven price growth could complicate the central bank's decision on further interest hikes in coming months.
The…
Gold steady near record high as investors seek more Fed cues
BENGALURU: Gold held steady near its record high on Tuesday as investors awaited U.S. Federal Reserve minutes and Chair Jerome Powell's speech for indications on how much the central bank will cut rates this year.
Spot gold edged 0.2 per…
Palm inches higher on bargain-hunting, stronger ringgit capping gains
JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures recovered on Monday, after trading sideways early in the session, but a stronger ringgit limited gains.
The benchmark palm oil contract for November delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange…
Japan economy rebounds with better-than-expected growth
TOKYO: Japan's economy rebounded to grow 0.8 percent in the second quarter, government data showed Thursday (Aug 15), in welcome news for Japan's next prime minister following Fumio Kishida's decision to step down.
The rebound came after…