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Supply fears lift LME aluminium to nearly four-year high
BEIJING: Aluminium prices in London hit their highest level in nearly four years, as the escalating conflict in the Middle East heightened concerns about tighter global supplies, offsetting pressure from […]
Oil prices surge 20% as expanding US-Israeli war with Iran cuts supplies from Mideast
TOKYO: Oil prices surged about 20% on Monday, hitting their highest since July 2022, as the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran led some major Middle Eastern oil producers to cut […]
FBM KLCI drops below 1,700 as oil prices top US$100
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI fell below the 1,700 level on Monday as a surge in oil prices above the US$100 a barrel level and a potential escalation of the […]
Ringgit opens lower as risk sentiment boosts US$
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Monday as heightened risk aversion strengthened the greenback after Brent crude oil prices surged 15.5 per cent to US$107.04 […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 9 March, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Privatisation of DNB to reduce financial burden
KUALA LUMPUR: The privatisation of Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) is expected to reduce the government’s financial liabilities and associated risks as the 5G network deployment transitions from a policy-driven phase […]
Manufacturing outlook to remain intact
PETALING JAYA: As tensions mount in the Middle East following the attack on Iran, manufacturers are indicating a slowdown in their businesses, with firms cutting jobs in February at the […]
Oil surges, shares skid in Asia as Middle East conflict rages
SYDNEY: Share futures slid in Asia on Monday as the inflationary pulse from surging oil prices threatened to raise living costs, and perhaps interest rates, across the globe, while an […]
Japan’s Nikkei futures fall 7% after oil prices surge
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei stock futures fell as much as 7% in early trade on Monday after oil prices spiked and fanned fears of inflation. Read full story Date: 9 March, […]
ECB must be ‘vigilant’ to upside price risks
NEW YORK: The European Central Bank (ECB) must keep a close eye on upside inflation risks stemming from geopolitical events like the war in Iran, though it doesn’t have to […]