![Stocks bounce, dollar on a rollercoaster as US tariffs paused Stocks bounce, dollar on a rollercoaster as US tariffs paused](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655504114_WallStreetSign.jpg)
Stocks bounce, dollar on a rollercoaster as US tariffs paused
A 10% levy on Chinese goods appears likely to proceed and recovery for Asian stocks was more muted.
Tue Feb 04 2025
![DeepSeek sparks AI stock selloff; Nvidia posts record market-cap loss DeepSeek sparks AI stock selloff; Nvidia posts record market-cap loss](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81738034389_Deepseek.jpg)
DeepSeek sparks AI stock selloff; Nvidia posts record market-cap loss
Nvidia's market-cap loss on Monday was more than double the previous one-day record, set by Nvidia last September.
Tue Jan 28 2025
AWANI Tonight: All eyes on Oriental Kopi’s ACE market debut
Will the hype over Oriental Kopi carry over to the stock market during its ACE Market debut on Jan 23? Astro AWANI Correspondent Faye Kwan breaks down the buzz and what to expect from the F&B chain’s IPO listing.
Wed Jan 22 2025
![Stocks and dollar end 2024 steady, 2025 all about Trump Stocks and dollar end 2024 steady, 2025 all about Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61735651039_NYSE.jpg)
Stocks and dollar end 2024 steady, 2025 all about Trump
This year's rally has been largely a U.S. phenomenon, with the S&P 500 having risen around 24% .
Wed Jan 01 2025
![Musk-owned Tesla has market value over US$1 trillion after Trump win Musk-owned Tesla has market value over US$1 trillion after Trump win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71696239345_Tesla.jpg)
Musk-owned Tesla has market value over US$1 trillion after Trump win
The stock market value of Tesla, increases to over US$1 trillion for the first time since 2022.
Tue Dec 10 2024
![With Assad ousted, a new era starts in Syria as the world watches With Assad ousted, a new era starts in Syria as the world watches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733714524_People.jpg)
With Assad ousted, a new era starts in Syria as the world watches
International governments welcome the fall of the Assads' autocratic regime, taking stock of a reshaped Middle East.
Mon Dec 09 2024
![Euphoria all around as Bitcoin vaults above $100,000, stocks hit record highs Euphoria all around as Bitcoin vaults above $100,000, stocks hit record highs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-02/41517873937_Bitcoins.jpg)
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
![South Korea vows unlimited liquidity after political turmoil; BOK meets South Korea vows unlimited liquidity after political turmoil; BOK meets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81733274087_southkorea.jpg)
South Korea vows unlimited liquidity after political turmoil; BOK meets
The country's financial regulator is ready to deploy 10 trillion won ($7.07 billion) in a stock market stabilisation fund any time.
Wed Dec 04 2024
![Malaysia palm oil stocks shrink as exports jump Malaysia palm oil stocks shrink as exports jump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698213447_kelapasawit.jpg)
Malaysia palm oil stocks shrink as exports jump
Stock drops may fuel a rally in benchmark futures, now hovering near two-year highs.
Tue Nov 12 2024
!['Trump trade' surges as he claims victory 'Trump trade' surges as he claims victory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51730881031_DonaldTrumps.jpg)
'Trump trade' surges as he claims victory
US stock futures hit record highs, the dollar surged and Treasury yields jumped, while bitcoin broke $75,000 for the first time.
Wed Nov 06 2024
![Seven & i stock surges after report of Couche-Tard raising buyout bid by 20 pct Seven & i stock surges after report of Couche-Tard raising buyout bid by 20 pct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41728446633_tbElevenconvenien.jpg)
Seven & i stock surges after report of Couche-Tard raising buyout bid by 20 pct
In Japan, more than money is at stake in Alimentation Couche-Tard's bid to take over 7-Eleven, the largest convenience chain.
Wed Oct 09 2024
![Govt steps up efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with economic growth - Rafizi Govt steps up efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with economic growth - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716190780_RafiziRamli.jpg)
Govt steps up efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with economic growth - Rafizi
So far, economic indicators show promising data with positive economic growth, controlled inflation, best-performing stock market.
Mon Sep 30 2024
![Asian shares rally as China introduces largest stimulus since pandemic Asian shares rally as China introduces largest stimulus since pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71610075555_Asianstocks.jpg)
Asian shares rally as China introduces largest stimulus since pandemic
Asian stocks surged on Tuesday, driven by China's central bank unveiling its boldest stimulus in years to support its economy.
Tue Sep 24 2024
![Nuren Group achieves listing status, a milestone under MDV’s Venture Debt Programme Nuren Group achieves listing status, a milestone under MDV’s Venture Debt Programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725532470_tbNurenAustralia.jpg)
Nuren Group achieves listing status, a milestone under MDV’s Venture Debt Programme
The IPO offering was oversubscribed by AUD 100,000, with total funds raised amounting to AUD 700,000.
Thu Sep 05 2024
![Economic reforms, positive growth indicators drive foreign buying of Malaysian stocks - Tengku Zafrul Economic reforms, positive growth indicators drive foreign buying of Malaysian stocks - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718953339_TBZAFRUL.jpg)
Economic reforms, positive growth indicators drive foreign buying of Malaysian stocks - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said it reflects investors medium- and long-term confidence in the country.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20 billion regional contribution, sources say Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20 billion regional contribution, sources say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739356184_tbrubbleofbuilding.jpg)
Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20 billion regional contribution, sources say
Arab states plan a Gaza post-war strategy to oppose Trumps proposal for US control and Palestinian displacement.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739948701_TBYaroun.jpg)
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
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 Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
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 Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
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 Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
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 Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
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 UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
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 Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
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 More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
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