Nervous investors tear up ESG playbooks
An anti-green backlash in 2024’s global election-supercycle is already taking a toll on environmental, social and governance (ESG)-focused assets, with…
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Asia stocks falter, yen slump keeps markets on intervention alert
SINGAPORE: Asian shares fell and bond yields spiked on nervousness about inflation on Thursday, while the yen's slide past 160-per-dollar…
Bursa snaps losing streak on bargain-hunting
Bursa Malaysia snapped seven consecutive days of losses to end higher yesterday as bargain-hunting emerged following the recent sell-off, says…
Bursa Malaysia sees strong selling pressure as inflation worries build
KUALA LUMPUR: The domestic market succumbed to selling pressure in the early session as investors took money off the table…
UAE sells US$1.5bil debt in first deal since September
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) sold its first Eurobonds since September, offering investors 10-year dollar debt.
FBM KLCI struggles to extend rebound
KUALA LUMPUR: After snapping a six-day losing streak yesterday, the FBM KLCI could extend its rebound although the sentiment is…
SC sues Datuk Dr Yu Kuan Chon for manipulation
The Securities Commission (SC) has initiated a civil suit at the Kuala Lumpur High Court against Datuk Dr Yu Kuan…
Wall St set for subdued open after economic data; Micron drags chip stocks lower
U.S. main stock indexes were set to open muted on Thursday as a slump in Micron after a lackluster forecast…
Nasdaq ends higher on tech strength, Dow pulls back
The Nasdaq rallied 1.3% on Tuesday, buoyed by strength in Nvidia and other tech megacaps, while the Dow slipped as…