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WASHINGTON, 17 May 2026 – Fragile and conflict-affected states can improve economic stability and long-term growth by strengthening core government institutions, improving public service delivery and rebuilding trust…
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 May 2026 – The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of RM3.94 to RM3.96 against the US dollar next week, as investors…
Kuala Lumpur, 15 May 2026 – The ringgit closed mostly higher against major currencies on Friday as stronger-than-expected first-quarter economic growth reinforced confidence in Malaysia’s macroeconomic resilience. Malaysia’s…
Kuala Lumpur, 15 May 2026 – Bank Negara Malaysia has opened applications for the SME Stabilisation Relief Facility, providing financing support of up to RM750,000 to help viable…
Kuala Lumpur, 15 May 2026 – The ringgit eased against the US dollar on Friday, snapping a seven-trading-day rally as currency traders turned cautious ahead of Malaysia’s first-quarter…
Kuala Lumpur, 14 May 2026 – The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the seventh consecutive trading day, supported by continued buying interest and improving sentiment…
Singapore, 13 May 2026 – Gold held its decline as a hotter-than-expected US inflation reading reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, while higher oil prices and fading…
Kuala Lumpur, 12 May 2026 – Gold prices are expected to trend higher toward US$5,600 per troy ounce by the end of 2026, as prolonged geopolitical conflict in…
Singapore, 12 May 2026 – Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday as investors watched upcoming US-China talks and remained cautious over the Middle East conflict, with safe-haven demand…
Beijing, 12 May 2026 – Global central banks increased their use of the People’s Bank of China’s yuan swap lines to the highest level in two years during…
