Asian stocks set to slide on rekindled rate fears
Stocks in Asia are set to start May lower after renewed concerns that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will keep…
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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…
Kucingko secures Bursa Malaysia’s approval to list on ACE Market
KUALA LUMPUR: Kucingko Bhd will make its debut on the ACE Market after receiving approval from the market regulator to…
Growth momentum continues on Bursa
KUALA LUMPUR: The upbeat momentum on Bursa Malaysia resumed on Tuesday as foreign funds continued to flow into the market…
Wall St notches gain; yen surges, intervention suspected
NEW YORK: U.S. stocks gained ground on Monday and the yen surged amid suspected intervention as investors embarked on what…
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…