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Asia shares near record high on AI optimism, dollar up on receding Fed cut bets
SINGAPORE: Asian stocks advanced on Friday as the artificial intelligence boom regained momentum, while the dollar held near a six-week high after upbeat U.S. economic data left traders trimming bets […]
Oil flat as chances of US strike on Iran recedes
PERTH: Oil prices were flat on Friday with both Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate moving only a few cents from their closing prices after the likelihood of a U.S. […]
Singapore’s December exports rise 6.1% y-o-y, weaker than expected
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports rose by 6.1% in December from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday, led primarily by non-monetary gold and supported by electronic products such […]
Bursa Malaysia buoyed by improved investor appetite
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia’s rally is alive and well after better-than-expected earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and major US banks helped to boost investor appetite for equities. Read full […]
PNB offers US$300mil secured exchangeable sukuk to strengthen portfolio diversification
KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has launched a US$300 million secured exchangeable sukuk in line with its ongoing commitment to enhance portfolio resilience and deliver sustainable, long-term returns for […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 16 January, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
IMF’s growth forecasts to show resilience to global trade shocks, Georgieva says
KYIV: The International Monetary Fund’s latest economic forecasts due next week will show the global economy’s continued resilience to trade shocks and “fairly strong” growth, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva […]
Oil settles down as Trump comments ease Iranian supply concerns
Oil prices settled down around 4% on Thursday ending a five-day streak of gains after US President Donald Trump said the crackdown on protesters in Iran was easing, allaying concerns over […]
Wall St ends higher as banks gain on upbeat results
US stocks rose on Thursday after two days of declines as Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs shares shot up following upbeat quarterly results, while Taiwan-based chipmaker TSMC’s blockbuster results boosted shares […]
UK offshore wind auction sets new record
Britain stepped up support for offshore wind in the latest subsidy auction, showing the government is still determined to meet its ambitious 2030 clean-power goal even as costs rise. Read […]