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Relief rally stutters as markets take stock of Trump’s U-turns
SINGAPORE: Stocks drifted on Thursday and a rebound in the dollar lost traction as investors tried to sift through the noise from the Trump administration and its fickle stance on […]
Malaysia will need to revise down growth forecast, central bank governor says
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will need to mark down its growth forecast of 4.5% to 5.5% for the year due to trade and tariff uncertainties, its central bank governor said. Read […]
Ringgit opens easier as market anticipates softer US tariff stance
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, tracking gains in the US dollar index (DXY), as markets responded to signs that President Donald Trump may […]
FBM KLCI holds firm to 1,500 amid bullish turn for equities
KUALA LUMPUR: The benchmark FBM KLCI opened flat on the 1,500 level as investors nibbled on the previous day’s gains even as optimism grew that the tariff war was due […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 24 April, 2025 9:01 am Source: thestar.com.my
Wall St ends higher on trade war de-escalation hopes
Wall Street stocks advanced on Wednesday on revived hopes for progress in the US-China trade dispute and as President Donald Trump soothed fears the Federal Reserve could lose its autonomy […]
Oil falls 2% on news Opec+ mulls accelerating output
Oil prices slipped 2% on Wednesday as sources said Opec+ would consider accelerating its oil output increases in June, but losses were curbed following a report that US President Donald Trump […]
Jakarta stands firm on trade with China
The Indonesian government vows to trade with China as usual after Beijing warned other countries against striking tariff deals with the United States at China’s expense. Read full story Date: […]
Increase in Japan rice imports targets US deal
The Japanese government may propose increasing duty-free imports of US rice in negotiations over US tariffs, according to government sources. Read full story Date: 24 April, 2025 9:01 am Source: […]
Vietnam, Chile to facilitate investment, strengthen cooperation
A seminar was being held by the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) and the Chile Export Promotion Bureau in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday to promote investment and […]