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Bursa opens lower on Wall Street weakness as rising oil prices, US bond yields weigh
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower on Tuesday, tracking weaker Wall Street performance overnight as rising crude oil prices and US bond yields weighed on sentiment. At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI)
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Ringgit ends lower against US dollar on hawkish Fed signals
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today, weighed down by continued hawkish sentiment surrounding US interest rates. At 6 pm, the ringgit dropped to 4.0805/0845 versus the greenback from Friday’s close of 4.0715/0765.
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ASNB pays RM1.01b to ASM 3 unitholders, up to 5 sen a unit
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) has declared a total income distribution of RM1.01 billion for Amanah Saham Malaysia 3 (ASM 3), benefiting 818,137 unitholders who currently own 20.97 billion units for the financial year ended Sept 30, 2026 (FY2026). The income distribution
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Bursa Malaysia turns marginally at lower mid-morning
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Bursa Malaysia turned marginally lower at mid-morning, weighed down by mild selling in selected heavyweights, led by industrial products, utilities and banking counters. At 11.01 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased by 0.79 points to 1,670.83 from
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Ringgit dips against US dollar, but mostly higher against major currencies
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The ringgit opened mostly higher against major currencies but slightly lower against the US dollar, with geopolitical uncertainties supporting demand for the greenback. At 8am, the ringgit eased to 4.0725/0780 versus the greenback from Friday’s close of
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Oil prices spike after Trump rejects Iran truce offer
HONG KONG, Sept 28 — Oil prices spiked with bond yields today as Donald Trump’s rejection of an Iranian offer of a seven-day truce stoked inflation concerns, while stocks were mixed as traders look ahead to the release of key
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Boeing finds 737 MAX software glitch that could disrupt landing navigation
NEW YORK, Sept 27 — US aerospace giant Boeing has confirmed a technical glitch in the software of its 737 MAX aircraft that could cause problems with an automated navigation function, according to The Wall Street Journal yesterday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.
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Global stocks fall as bond yields surge, oil rises sharply
NEW YORK, Sept 24 — Stock markets fell yesterday as oil prices rose sharply and US bond yields jumped on inflation fears, with world leaders at the UN General Assembly offering little to suggest progress in ending turmoil in the
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Oil prices fall below US$100 after Trump hails ‘very good’ US-Iran talks
HONG KONG, Sept 23 — Oil prices fell today after President Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives had met for “very good” talks at the United Nations. The international benchmark, Brent crude, and main US contract, West Texas Intermediate,
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Malaysia’s property market stays soft in 1H 2026 with nearly 60pc of developers reporting unsold units, Rehda survey finds
PETALING JAYA, Sept 23 — Malaysia’s property market remains soft, with growth appearing moderate despite a marginal improvement in sales performance during the first half of 2026, according to the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Malaysia. Presenting the
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