US consumer prices unexpectedly fall in June
WASHINGTON: U.S. consumer prices unexpectedly fell and the annual increase was the smallest in a year, reinforcing views that the disinflation…
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KL shares rise for third day on bullish local, global sentiments
KUALA LUMPUR: Shares on Bursa Malaysia were mostly higher on Thursday, with the barometer index extending its winning streak to the third…
Stocks stride to record highs ahead of US inflation test
SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rallied to record peaks on Thursday while sterling edged to a four-month high on strong growth figures,…
S&P 500, Nasdaq notch record highs as Nvidia gains
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched record-high closes on Tuesday, fuelled by gains in Nvidia after US Federal Reserve chair Jerome…
PLCs need to step up on ESG disclosure
KUALA LUMPUR: Public listed companies (PLCs) need to step up on environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure to comply with…
FBM KLCI rises for second day on Fed rate cut optimism
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI finished higher for the second straight day, buoyed by investor optimism about potential US rate…
Sorento Capital gets nod from Bursa for ACE Market IPO
KUALA LUMPUR: Bathroom and kitchen sanitary ware solution provider, Sorento Capital Bhd has received approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd…
Asia shares steady; kiwi falls as RBNZ cuts eyed
SINGAPORE: Asian stocks hovered near two-year highs on Wednesday on growing bets of imminent U.S. rate cuts, while the New…
FBM KLCI rises slightly on dovish Fed comments
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI maintained a slight lead going into the lunch break as investors grew more optimistic over…