Gold Holds Near One-Month Low as Fed Signals Inflation Risks
New York, 30 April 2026 – Gold steadied after recent losses as investors weighed the US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged against rising inflation risks…
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UBS Posts US$3 Billion Profit As Trading Strength And Wealth Inflows Support Buyback Plans
Zurich, 29 April 2026 – UBS Group reported a stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit, supported by robust investment banking revenue, improved client activity and continued progress in integrating Credit Suisse,…
Bank Of Thailand Expected To Hold Key Rate As Oil Shock Clouds Growth Outlook
Bangkok, 29 April 2026 – The Bank of Thailand is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged as policymakers weigh fragile growth against the inflation risks triggered…
Yuan Rally Faces Early Summer Test As Record Dividend Payouts Loom
Hong Kong, 29 April 2026 – The Chinese yuan’s recent rally may face an earlier-than-usual seasonal test as mainland companies listed in Hong Kong prepare for a record…
World Bank Warns Commodity Prices Could Hit Four-Year High As Iran War Disrupts Energy, Food And Metals Markets
Washington, 29 April 2026 – Global commodity prices are projected to rise to their highest level since 2022 this year, as the Iran war continues to disrupt energy…
Bank Islam Raises RM1 Billion Through Latest Sukuk Murabahah Tranche
Kuala Lumpur, 28 April 2026 – Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad has issued its 10th tranche of RM1 billion Senior Sukuk Murabahah under its RM10 billion Sukuk Murabahah Programme,…
Citigroup Hires JPMorgan’s Bhavin Shukla To Lead Asia Infrastructure Banking Push
Hong Kong, 28 April 2026 – Citigroup Inc. has hired JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Bhavin Shukla as managing director and head of infrastructure investment banking for Japan, Asia…
Gold Holds Steady As US-Iran Talks And Central Bank Decisions Shape Market Caution
Bengaluru, 28 April 2026 – Gold prices held steady on Tuesday as investors waited for clearer direction from stalled United States-Iran peace talks and a series of central…
South Korea Overtakes UK As World’s Eighth-Largest Stock Market On AI-Led Rally
Seoul, 28 April 2026 – South Korea has overtaken the United Kingdom to become the world’s eighth-largest stock market, marking a major shift in global equity rankings as…
Ringgit Trades Mostly Higher Against Major And Asian Currencies As Markets Await Fed Policy Signal
Kuala Lumpur, 28 April 2026 – The ringgit traded mostly higher against major and regional currencies in early trade on Tuesday, even as investors remained cautious ahead of…