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Alan Greenspan, economist and longtime head of US Federal Reserve, dies at 100, NBC News reports
WASHINGTON, June 22 — Alan Greenspan, the influential economist who steered US monetary policy during his five terms as chairman of the Federal Reserve under four presidents, died at 100, […]
Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines launch joint fare products on KL-Singapore route
SINGAPORE, June 22 — Malaysia Airlines (MAB) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) today unveiled joint fare products for travel between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur following the strategic joint business partnership formalised […]
Ringgit eases against US dollar amid rising West Asia tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The ringgit eased against the US dollar today, as growing uncertainties surrounding the West Asia conflict and expectations of a potential United States (US) Federal […]
Bursa Malaysia ends softer as profit‑taking halts recent rebound
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note today as investors engaged in profit-taking following the recent rebound in the local market, an analyst said. At […]
Airlines seen pocketing US$40b windfall as fares stay high despite plunging fuel prices
LONDON, June 22 — Airlines stand to save billions of dollars on jet fuel after an interim US-Iran peace deal sent oil prices lower, but passengers are unlikely to see […]
Pound falls as Burnham’s rise sparks investor concern over UK fiscal rules
LONDON, June 22 — The pound eased on Monday, as speculation mounted that Prime Minister Keir Starmer could set out a timetable for his departure imminently, paving the way for […]
AirAsia says fares to drop once fuel prices stabilise, eyes one billion passengers by end of 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — AirAsia Group has said it will reduce airfares once fuel prices drop and stabilise as tensions begin easing in the Middle East. AirAsia Group chief executive […]
Nikkei up 1.9pc, Kospi adds 2.6pc as Asian shares pump on Iran-US talks
SYDNEY, June 22 — Asian share markets swung higher on Monday as Iranian negotiators said progress had been made in peace talks with the United States, helping calm fears the […]
Malaysia’s ringgit slips to 4.13 against the dollar as US Fed turns hawkish, Iran peace talks falter
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Monday, but strengthened against other major currencies amid cautious trading as market players closely watched West […]
Hormuz ship traffic evaporates after Iran again locks down strategic waterway
SINGAPORE, June 22 — The number of ships that passed through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply on Sunday after Iran announced it had again closed the waterway, citing Israeli […]