Gold Climbs as Diplomatic Momentum Eases Inflation Concerns
New York, 21 July 2026 – Gold prices advanced by more than 1% as investors responded to renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East,…
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Gold Holds Near US$4,000 as Energy Prices Cloud Inflation Outlook
Singapore, 21 July 2026 – Gold prices held broadly steady near US$4,000 an ounce as investors weighed the metal’s defensive appeal against the risk that higher energy costs…
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflow Streak as Institutional Demand Returns
New York, 20 July 2026 – United States-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded a second consecutive week of net inflows, ending a two-month withdrawal cycle and signalling a…
US Dollar Firms as Brent Crude Tops US$90 and Inflation Risks Intensify
Singapore, 20 July 2026 – The US dollar strengthened against most major currencies at the start of Asian trading as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran…
Gold Falls as US-Iran Hostilities Keep Interest-Rate Hike Expectations Alive
Kuala Lumpur, 20 July 2026 – Gold prices declined as intensifying hostilities between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher, revived inflation concerns and kept expectations…
Ringgit Expected to Trade Between RM4.06 and RM4.08 as Investors Track Global Risks
Kuala Lumpur, 19 July 2026 – The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of RM4.06 to RM4.08 against the US dollar in the coming week…
Ringgit Closes Lower as Middle East Uncertainty Lifts Safe-Haven Demand
Kuala Lumpur, 17 July 2026 – The ringgit ended the week lower against the US dollar as escalating developments in the Middle East weakened market sentiment and encouraged…
Citadel Securities Invests US$400 Million in Crypto.com at US$20 Billion Valuation
Singapore, 17 July 2026 – Citadel Securities has invested US$400 million in Crypto.com, valuing the digital-asset platform at US$20 billion as traditional financial institutions deepen their involvement in…
Malaysia’s Banking Liquidity May Tighten as Interest-Rate Hike Expectations Build
Kuala Lumpur, 16 July 2026 – Liquidity conditions within Malaysia’s banking system could tighten further as investors increase expectations that Bank Negara Malaysia may eventually raise interest rates,…
Gold Steadies as Softer US Inflation Meets Rising Geopolitical Risk
Singapore, 16 July 2026 – Gold prices steadied as easing United States inflation reduced expectations of another near-term interest-rate increase, while geopolitical uncertainty and elevated oil prices kept…