FBM KLCI closes higher amid cautious regional optimism
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI ended the first trading day of the month higher, tracking firmer regional markets as investors cautiously reassessed risk after market jitters a day earlier.
Indonesia believes proposed market reforms will satisfy MSCI, finance minister says
JAKARTA: Indonesia's finance minister said on Tuesday that he believed proposed market reforms will satisfy demands of index provider MSCI.
EM Asia stocks steady after rout; South Korea leads rebound
EMERGING Asian equities steadied on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump's pick of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair rattled markets a day earlier, while a long-awaited trade deal with the U.S. buoyed Indian shares.
Asian stocks up; Aussie rallies after rate hike
SINGAPORE: Gold and Asian stocks were on the rebound on Tuesday as trade took a calmer tone after wild swings in metals markets, with the mood helped by a sharp jump in U.S. factory activity, while the Australian dollar rose after an interest rate hike.
Blue chips pare gains after hitting intramorning highs
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI pared gains as the market halted for the lunch break with investors taking profit after strong gains from the recent rally.
Foreign funds log fourth straight week of net inflow
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign investors remained net buyers for the fourth consecutive week, although net foreign inflows slid to RM12.8 million last week, down from RM510.9 million a week earlier.
FBM KLCI climbs as rebound picks up post holiday weekend
KUALA LUMPUR: Blue chips on Bursa Malaysia rose 0.8% after a long weekend, suggesting the buying momentum remained alive on the domestic market.
Global stock index edges down, silver and oil extend losses
NEW YORK/ LONDON: MSCI's global equities gauge edged lower on Monday, with Wall Street providing a boost while the dollar rose and investors dealt with a deepening selloff in precious metals ahead of a week packed with corporate earnings, central bank meetings and major economic data.
Hong Kong listings get busy on China AI deals
HONG KONG: It has never been this busy at the start of a year for new listings in Hong Kong.
Aussie dollar bulls pile into options on rate-hike bets
SYDNEY: Currency traders are ramping up bullish Australian dollar bets in the options market as conviction grows for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to raise interest rates today.
