Bursa Malaysia slumps as US inflation report stokes rate fears
KUALA LUMPUR: The selling on Bursa Malaysia accelerated alongside declines across global markets as US consumer data sparked a surge…
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S&P 500, Nasdaq poised for higher open as investors await inflation data
THE S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were on track for a higher open on Tuesday after a holiday-extended weekend, as…
MoF wants new LEAP Market measures to be ready by early next year
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has instructed the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) to further recalibrate the LEAP Market to…
Capital markets key to boosting SME financing, promoting innovation
KUALA LUMPUR: Capital markets can offer indirect mechanisms for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) lenders to support SME financing, according to the…
FBM KLCI closes at fresh 3-year high as rally extends
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI surged to a new three-year high, driven by strong gains in blue-chip stocks and supported…
SC aims to grow MSME, MTC capital market fundraising to RM40bil by 2028
KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) aims to grow fundraising in the micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) and mid-tier companies (MTC) capital…
Asia stocks ease as central banks play game of patience
SINGAPORE: Several Asian share benchmarks fell on Thursday as markets digested the implications of policymakers in major economies preferring to…
FBM KLCI opens lower as Fed minutes signal hawkish mood
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI could be pulling back to the 1,600 psychological support this week as a hawkish tone…
FBM KLCI maintains positive sentiment despite US rate jitters
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI stayed on an upward trajectory over the early session with gains seen in more than…