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Early losses hit Bursa as profit‑taking follows Trump’s US‑Iran deal boost to global sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Tuesday as investors locked in gains following the previous session’s rally, with early profit-taking weighing on the benchmark index. […]
Ringgit climbs early as crude prices tumble on looming US‑Iran peace deal and Hormuz hopes
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will keep interest rates unchanged amid easing inflation concerns […]
G7 Summit 2026: What is it, who’s attending, and why does Evian-les-Bains matter?
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, June 15 — The Group of Seven wealthy nations will meet on Monday in the French lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains to discuss wars in Ukraine and Iran, global economic […]
Trump threatens 100pc tariff on French wine over digital tax on US tech giants as G7 meets, NY Post reports
WASHINGTON, June 15 — President Donald Trump today warned that the US will “have no choice” but to apply 100 per cent tariffs on French wine unless Paris eliminates its […]
Ringgit strengthens against dollar as US–Iran peace deal boosts risk sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today as risk sentiment improved on news that the United States and Iran will sign a peace […]
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on easing oil prices and improved geopolitical backdrop
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Bursa Malaysia’s key index advanced at today’s close, tracking gains across regional equities as geopolitical risk sentiment improved following an interim agreement between the United […]
Lagarde dismisses early‑exit talk, says she will stay ‘on deck’ at ECB to ensure price stability
PARIS, June 15 — European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said today that she would remain in place to ensure inflation stays in check despite the war in the Middle […]
Outflows outpace inflows in Asia markets, reaching US$13.61b in total
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Foreign investors extended a two-week net selling streak across the eight markets in Asia, with net foreign outflows totalling US$13.61 billion (RM55.1 billion), according to […]
Bursa Malaysia gains at opening on renewed buying in technology stocks
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 —Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investors returned to technology stocks, which continue to benefit from the ongoing artificial intelligence […]
Improved market sentiment lifts ringgit at opening
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The ringgit extended its upward momentum, opening firmer today against the US dollar and other major currencies, supported by improved risk sentiment following signs of […]