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Australia home prices keep rising in January, Sydney cools
SYDNEY: Australian home prices started the year with solid gains nationally, though the major markets of Sydney and Melbourne showed some fatigue given stretched affordability and concerns about rising mortgage […]
Japan’s factory activity growth hits near 3-1/2-year peak, PMI shows
TOKYO: Japan’s manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in about three and a half years in January, a private-sector survey showed, as strong customer demand drove an increase in […]
Malaysia manufacturing PMI rises to 50.2, signalling continued improvement
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s seasonally adjusted S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose slightly to 50.2 in January from 50.1 in December, staying just above the neutral 50.0 mark. Read […]
Shares jittery in Asia as metals gyrate, earnings loom
SYDNEY: Asian share markets mostly followed Wall Street futures lower on Monday as chaotic trading in silver made for a nervous start to a week that is packed with corporate […]
Liquidity support to create trading opportunities
PETALING JAYA: Analysts are generally maintaining a positive outlook on domestic equities in 2026, underpinned by improving liquidity conditions, renewed foreign interest, and supportive domestic fundamentals. Read full story Date: […]
Bond market to attract inflows
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian bond market is set to continue its resiliency in 2026, with foreign investors flocking into ringgit bonds, especially long-tenured government bonds. Read full story Date: 2 […]
Retail REITs expected to grow strongly in 2026
PETALING JAYA: Real estate investment trusts (REITs) with retail assets capped off 2025 on a high, with expectations of continued income stability going into 2026. Read full story Date: 2 […]
Matrade, MIFF aim for expansion in Saudi Arabia
PETALING JAYA: While Malaysian furniture exporters remain resilient despite US tariffs, shifting global supply chains and rising demand in markets like Saudi Arabia and emerging economies present fresh opportunities. Read […]
Consumer attention now a board-level issue
PETALING JAYA: Consumer attention capital is now a strategic marketing asset, and companies that underestimate its value risk long-term erosion. Read full story Date: 2 February, 2026 2:00 am Source: […]
Europe gas set for biggest monthly gain since 2023
AMSTERDAM: European natural gas posted its biggest monthly gain in three and a half years after cold spells and a rapid depletion of fuel inventories upended market sentiment. Read full […]