S&P 500, Nasdaq Retreat After Intraday Highs as Market Momentum Wavers
New York, 3 October 2025 – U.S. stocks faltered on Thursday after hitting fresh intraday record highs, with both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite slipping as…
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Gold Poised for Seventh Weekly Gain as U.S. Shutdown Clouds Fed Rate Path
Singapore, 3 October 2025 – Gold is on track for its seventh straight weekly gain, buoyed by escalating political uncertainty in Washington and renewed bets that the Federal…
Applicants for Personal Loans Above RM100,000 Must Attend Financial Education Module, Says Bank Negara
Kuala Lumpur, 1 October 2025 – In a bid to promote responsible borrowing and prevent the buildup of risky household debt, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has introduced a…
Ringgit Inches Higher as U.S. Shutdown Fears Weigh on Dollar
Kuala Lumpur, 1 October 2025 – The Malaysian ringgit gained strength against the U.S. dollar as markets grew increasingly anxious over the possibility of a U.S. government shutdown,…
New Thai Central Bank Gov’t Arrival Sparks Speculation of Bigger Rate Cut Ahead
BANGKOK, 30 September 2025 — The imminent installation of Vitai Ratanakorn as Thailand’s new central bank governor is fueling market expectations of a more aggressive easing cycle, as…
Public Mutual Declares Over RM63 Million in Distributions for Two Bond Funds, Strengthening Investor Confidence
KUALA LUMPUR, 30 September 2025 – Public Mutual Berhad, the wholly owned unit trust arm of Public Bank Bhd, has declared a combined distribution exceeding RM63 million for…
Singapore’s GrabPay Merchants Now Accept Stablecoins via OKX Pay
SINGAPORE, 30 September 2025 — OKX Singapore has launched a new payments service that allows users to make purchases at GrabPay merchants using stablecoins, marking a strategic step…
Ringgit Bonds Outperform Equities, Total Returns May Hit 6 %: Analysts
KUALA LUMPUR, 30 September 2025 — Malaysian ringgit-denominated bonds are showing stronger relative returns compared to equities this year, with analysts estimating total yields (coupon plus capital appreciation)…
MBSB Sees No Compelling Reason to Adjust OPR in Current Conditions
KUALA LUMPUR, 30 September 2025 — MBSB Bank, in a commentary today, indicated there is no urgent or compelling reason to push for a change in Malaysia’s Overnight…
SWIFT and Major Banks Push Blockchain-Based Overhaul for Cross-Border Payments
LONDON, 29 September 2025 — SWIFT, the backbone of global financial messaging infrastructure, has announced a collaboration with over 30 leading banks to develop a blockchain-based system for…