Wall St set to open higher as Fed allays rate-hike concerns
U.S. stocks were poised for a higher open on Thursday, a day after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged…
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Asian equities slip on Fed decision; Indonesia drops as inflation rate eases
STOCKS in Indonesia extended losses on Thursday as data showed that the country's inflation rate had eased, while other equities…
FBM KLCI bucks regional downtrend
KUALA LUMPUR: The local bourse bucked the downtrend seen in regional stock markets to stay in positive territory amid the…
Asia stocks rise as Fed tamps down hike fears; yen leaps
SINGAPORE: Asian stocks and U.S. futures rose on Thursday after the Federal Reserve downplayed risks of an interest rate hike,…
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower as investors brace for Fed policy decision
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average closed lower on Wednesday, with traders maintaining a cautious stance on the first day of…
Dollar near five-month highs ahead of Fed policy decision
LONDON: The dollar edged towards its highest level this year against a basket of peers and U.S. share futures dipped…
US stocks fall as markets weigh wage data, Fed meeting
US stocks ended lower on Tuesday as markets weighed economic data showing rising labour costs and deteriorating consumer confidence on the…
Reeling in reluctant retailers
While retail investors are active on major exchanges, their participation has eased on Bursa Malaysia despite the market benchmark posting…
Wall St set to open lower on economic data; Fed verdict on tap
U.S. stocks were poised for a lower open on Tuesday as stronger-than-expected labor costs signaled persistent inflationary pressures, while caution…