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Ringgit eases vs greenback, investors shift to safe-haven assets
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit eased on Monday as market players continued to shift towards safe-haven assets amid uncertainties surrounding the fallout from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, now stretching […]
Bursa sinks as oil futures hover above US$115
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia sank as it opened for Monday trading, tracking the plunge in US markets on Friday as oil prices surged past the US$115 a barrel mark. Read […]
Press Metal hits record intraday high of RM8.12 as LME aluminium surges after attack on Gulf smelters
KUALA LUMPUR: Shares in Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd soared to an all-time high of RM8.12 as aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) jumped 6% after the Middle […]
Malaysia and China least vulnerable to energy shock
PETALING JAYA: JP Morgan sees Malaysia and China as among the most resilient Asian economies in the face of a global energy shock. Read full story Date: 30 March, 2026 […]
Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for record monthly rise
SYDNEY: Stock futures slid in Asia on Monday as investors dug in for a protracted Gulf conflict that already has oil prices heading for a record monthly rise, bringing a […]
Trading ideas: Southern Steel, KPS, iCents, MSC, Insights, Exsim, Hubline, Meta Bright, NexG, K Seng Seng, SNS
KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 30 March, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Singapore taps two managers for new US$1.16bil Anchor Fund tranche
SINGAPORE: Two fund managers have been appointed for a new tranche of government- backed funds aimed at attracting more listings in the latest move to revive the Singapore stock market. […]
China starts trade probe against US
BEIJING: China has started a pair of investigations into US trade practices, retaliating against similar probes by the Trump administration as the superpowers stake out positions before an expected presidential […]
Vietnam’s guard up against oil shocks
HANOI: Vietnam’s swift and coordinated policy response to the Middle East conflict, from flexible fuel pricing to efforts to diversify supply sources and energy diplomacy, has highlighted the country’s capacity […]
France unveils limited aid to offset Iran war impact
PARIS: France’s government says it will provide 70mil in aid to a limited number of sectors over a short period as it seeks to cushion the economy from the impact […]