Euphoria all around as Bitcoin vaults above $100,000, stocks hit record highs
World stocks hits fresh record highs with sentiment bolstered by upbeat comments on the economy from Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will not wait until inflation hits two per cent to cut interest rates.
Tue Jul 16 2024
US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid surging Treasury yields
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25-5.5 per cent, as yields on long-term US Treasury bonds have spiked in recent months, reported Xinhua.
Thu Nov 02 2023
US stocks plummet 1.6 per cent after Fed shakes markets with another rate hike
The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points despite a banking crisis causing turmoil in the US financial sector.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Asian shares subdued after Fed hints at rate pause
Asian shares inched higher after the Fed Reserve hinted it could pause interest rate hikes following turmoil in the banking sector.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Ringgit rebounds to open marginally higher vs US dollar
At 9.08 am, the ringgit rose to 4.2935/2985 against the greenback from Tuesday's close of 4.2995/3055.
Wed Feb 08 2023
Ringgit slides further against US dollar
The US' inflation is currently rising at its fastest pace in more than 40 years, a dealer said.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar
At 9.18 am, the local currency rose to 4.4550/4600 versus the greenback from Tuesday's close of 4.4570/4585
Wed Jul 27 2022
Ringgit opens marginally higher against US dollar
The ringgit would remain in a tight range as market participants would also be weighing the possible outcome of the meeting.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Fed rolls out biggest rate hike since 1994, flags slowing economy
The US central bank officials acknowledged it may be eroding public trust in their power.
Thu Jun 16 2022
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025