Oil prices slip after Iran attack, US economic data
Strong U.S retail sales data from the Commerce Department also hindered oil prices, Yawger added, by increasing the likelihood that interest rates in the world's biggest economy would remain higher for longer and reduce demand for oil.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Ringgit opens lower vs US dollar, stronger against other major currencies
The ringgit continued to open lower against the U.S. dollar amid higher-than-expected U.S. inflation data which suggested the Federal Reserve (Fed) might keep the interest rate steady.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Ringgit opens higher vs greenback amidst Fed's interest rate decision
The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday after the United States Federal Reserve decided to maintain its interest rate at 5.5 per cent.
Fri Feb 02 2024
[COLUMNIST] The EPF in an environment of interest rate hikes
EPF's financial performance for the first three quarters of FY 2023 is expected to have been sustained in the fourth quarter.
Mon Jan 22 2024
AWANI Review: Digital Lending - Unlocking Fast, Secure Credit
When faced with financial pressures, many people turn to fast credit options, sometimes resorting to unregulated methods with high-interest rates and potential debt traps. Direct Lending strives to offer a safe and affordable alternative for borrowers who might be overlooked by traditional financial institutions.
Sat Jan 20 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
Fixed income markets show signs of improving amid rising rates
As interest rates continue to rise globally, there are indications of improvement in the fixed income markets this year.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Bank Negara maintains Overnight Policy Rate at 3.00 pct
Global growth, however, remains weighed down by persistent core inflation and higher interest rates, BNM said.
Thu Jul 06 2023
EPF aiming to boost investment income
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said easing concerns over issues such as interest rate hikes will help in generating better returns.
Tue Jun 13 2023
[COLUMNIST] Maintaining interest rate stability would have provided the necessary monetary policy space
A pause would have provided the monetary policy space by cushioning the impact of a slowdown whilst allowing for cuts later.
Mon May 22 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
Boycotting restaurants and the economic cycle
One fact that the community must realise is that the decrease in consumption will negatively impact many businesses.
Mon Jan 30 2023
Ringgit extends gains against greenback on expectation of slower US interest rate hike pace
The ringgit continued its positive momentum this morning to open slightly higher against the greenback on the expectation of a US Federal Reserve downshift to a 25 basis points interest rate hike.
Mon Jan 16 2023
US Fed says higher interest rates will remain
Higher interest rates will stay in place until the US Federal Reserve is confident that surging inflation is on a path toward stability, according to a Fed meeting summary released this week.
Fri Jan 06 2023
PRK KKB: Ahmad Zahid yakin ahli UMNO sokong calon Kerajaan Perpaduan
Ahmad Zahid yakin ahli parti itu di DUN Kuala Kubu Baharu akan memberikan sokongan kepada calon Kerajaan Perpaduan pada PRK DUN itu, 11 Mei ini.
Wed May 01 2024
Piala Thomas: Malaysia diundi bertemu Jepun di suku akhir
Skuad kebangsaan akan meneruskan kempen demi misi membawa Piala Thomas pulang ke tanah air sejak kali terakhir memenanginya pada 1992.
Wed May 01 2024
Kenaikan gaji: Fahami konteks, berlaku adil buat perbandingan - Fahmi
Isu timbul selepas ada pihak mendakwa kenaikan paling tinggi adalah sebanyak 35 peratus pada era pentadbiran perdana menteri kelima, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Wed May 01 2024
Kerajaan sedia terima kritikan, namun, tidak bertolak ansur sentimen 3R - PM Anwar
Kebebasan bersuara yang diperuntukkan dalam Perlembagaan Persekutuan bukan bermakna kebebasan untuk mencerca dan memaki hamun sesuka hati.
Wed May 01 2024
ADUN Sungai Bakap ditidurkan akibat keradangan perut
Muhammad Fauzi dimaklumkan oleh ahli keluarga Nor Zamri berhubung keadaan kesihatan beliau yang ketika ini ditidurkan.
Wed May 01 2024
NCEC setuju transformasi perundangan sisa pepejal diadakan - KPKT
Mesyuarat NCEC bersetuju mengadakan transformasi perundangan bagi sisa pepejal.
Wed May 01 2024
AirAsia yakin mampu harungi pergerakan mata wang tidak menggalakkan, kenaikan harga bahan api
AirAsia yakin mampu tangani kenaikan harga bahan api dan pergerakan mata wang tidak menggalakkan yang berpanjangan, yang terus meningkatkan cabaran global.
Wed May 01 2024
JPN pergiat masuk pedalaman kampung Orang Asli, daftar sijil kelahiran, MyKad
JPN mempergiatkan inisiatif memasuki kawasan pedalaman Orang Asli bagi mengurangkan kelewatan daftar kelahiran dan MyKad komuniti itu.
Wed May 01 2024
Semakan gaji penjawat awam adalah wajar untuk hadapi inflasi - Ahli ekonomi
Semakan gaji penjawat awam adalah munasabah, sudah lama tertunggak dan wajar untuk menghadapi inflasi, kata seorang ahli ekonomi.
Wed May 01 2024
Isu terpalit FAM tak jejas Harimau Malaya - Faisal
Faisal sifatkan barisan pemain skuad kebangsaan tidak terjejas dengan isu yang terpalit Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM) baru-baru ini.
Wed May 01 2024