China’s first batch of ultra-long special bonds surge on debut, triggering suspension
SHANGHAI: The first batch of China's 1-trillion-yuan ($138.14 billion)ultra-long special treasury bonds, which debuted on Wednesday, surged 25% in the…
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Banks, mining stocks lift Australian shares higher
AUSTRALIAN shares advanced on Wednesday, led by financials and mining stocks that tracked a hike in commodity prices, as demand…
FBM KLCI falls from three-year high on profit-taking
KUALA LUMPUR: Investors decided to take a breather on Tuesday and secure profits following the recent strong gains.
Stocks slide, dollar holds firm as Fed focus intensifies; crypto soars
TOKYO: Asian stocks drifted lower while the dollar held firm on Tuesday as investors awaited minutes of the Federal Reserve's…
Bursa ekes out slight gain as rally slows
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia is poised to enter a consolidation phase after riding high on strong economic growth and optimism…
US stocks mixed amid cautious Fed comments, gold shines
NEW YORK: Wall Street was mixed on Monday while gold jumped to an all-time high as investors weighed hawkish statements…
Smart Asia IPO public portion oversubscribed 37.98 times
KUALA LUMPUR: ACE Market-bound Smart Asia Chemical Bhd’s public portion shares under its initial public offering (IPO) have been oversubscribed by 37.98 times.
Bursa Malaysia picks up as US indices hit fresh records
KUALA LUMPUR: The overnight record-breaking performances of major US indices are returning some optimism to the domestic market, although the…
Wall St posts record closes as inflation data fuel rate-cut bets
Wall Street's three major indices notched record closes on Wednesday with the benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both advancing more…