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Malaysia’s PPI contracts 3.4% in February amid broad-based declines
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s producer price index (PPI) fell 3.4% year-on-year in February 2026, extending the 2.9% decline recorded in January, reflecting continued weakness across key sectors. Read full story Date: […]
Bursa Malaysia cautious at midday as geopolitical tensions cap sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia traded cautiously at midday as persistent geopolitical tensions and elevated oil prices kept investor sentiment fragile. Read full story Date: 27 March, 2026 1:00 pm Source: […]
Asian stocks extend global rout; bonds hammered as war drags on
SYDNEY: Asian stock markets were swept up in a global rout on Friday, tracking Wall Street lower as the threat of a protracted energy shock out of the war-torn Middle […]
China’s yuan falls to near 3-week low as safe-haven demand lifts dollar
Read full story Date: 27 March, 2026 12:02 pm Source: thestar.com.my
CIMB backs SC pilot to boost Islamic capital market innovation
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group Holdings Bhd is developing a new instrument aimed at advancing Malaysia’s Islamic capital markets, in line with the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP). Read full story […]
Malaysia’s 2026 fiscal deficit seen at 3.6% as fuel subsidy reforms support consolidation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s fiscal deficit is projected at 3.6% in 2026, with the latest targeted fuel subsidy adjustments supporting ongoing fiscal consolidation efforts, according to TA Securities. Read full story […]
China’s industrial profit growth accelerates in early 2026
BEIJING: China’s industrial firms reported stronger profit growth early in the year, reinforcing recovery signals in the world’s second-largest economy even as the Middle East war threatens global growth. Read […]
Ringgit opens higher on pragmatic fuel subsidy approach
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher for the fourth consecutive day as the Malaysian government adopts a pragmatic approach to fuel subsidies by balancing between fiscal discipline and cost-of-living concerns […]
FBM KLCI rises in early trade, global uncertainty clouds market sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI edged higher in early trade on Friday, supported by selective buying despite weaker overnight cues from Wall Street and lingering geopolitical concerns. Read full story […]
Trump pauses attacks on Iran’s energy plants, says talks ‘going well’
WASHINGTON/DUBAI/TEL AVIV: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would pause attacks on Iran’s energy plants for 10 days at Tehran’s request and said talks with Iran were going […]