Wall Street Hits Intraday Record Highs on Fed Rate-Cut Optimism
UNITED STATES, 03 October 2025 – Wall Street’s main indexes climbed to intraday record highs on Friday, as growing expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve interest-rate cut lifted…
Author: Katherine (Kay)
Kay like to explores the intersection of money, power, and the curious humans behind them. With a flair for storytelling and a soft spot for market drama, she brings a fresh and sharp voice to Southeast Asia’s business scene.
Her work blends analysis with narrative, turning headlines into human stories that cut through the noise. Whether unpacking boardroom maneuvers, policy shifts, or the personalities shaping regional markets, Kay offers readers a perspective that is both insightful and relatable — always with a touch of wit.
BofA Global Research Brings Forward Fed Rate Cut Forecast to October
UNITED STATES, 03 October 2025 – Bank of America (BofA) Global Research has shifted its forecast for the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate cut to October from December,…
Trump Freezes $2.1 Billion in Chicago Transit Funds Amid Shutdown Stalemate
WASHINGTON, 03 October 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has frozen $2.1 billion in federal transit funding for Chicago, escalating tensions with Democratic-led states and cities as…
Press Metal Signs PPA for 100MW Solar PV Plant in Sarawak’s Mukah
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 October 2025— Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad (PMETAL 8869), Southeast Asia’s largest aluminium smelter and a leading aluminium extruder, announced today that its 40%-owned subsidiary,…
Leader Energy to Build 100MW Large-Scale Solar Farm in Sarawak’s Tanjung Manis
KUCHING, 3 October 2025 — Leader Energy Group Berhad (“Leader Energy”) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Sarawak Energy Berhad, through its retail arm Syarikat SESCO…
Jane Goodall A Legacy of Wisdom and Wild Hope
Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist and conservationist whose life’s work redefined humanity’s relationship with nature, has passed away at the age of 91. She died of natural causes…
ZUS Coffee to Expand into Pakistan and Morocco in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, 29 September 2025 – Malaysia’s homegrown coffee chain ZUS Coffee is set to make its debut in Pakistan and Morocco by the first half of 2026,…
Tomorrowland Brings Its World of Magic to Asia
Tomorrowland is not just another music festival. It is a cultural phenomenon, a fantasy world brought to life through music, light, and imagination. Since its inception in 2005…
YouTube to Pay $24.5 Million to Settle Trump Lawsuit Over Capitol Riot Suspension
WASHINGTON, 30 September 2025 – YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by former U.S. President Donald Trump, after the platform suspended his…
Mercedes Taps Low-Carbon Aluminium to Slash EV Emissions
NORWAY, 29 September 2025 – Luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz is cutting the environmental footprint of its electric vehicles by using aluminium produced with renewable energy and recycled materials, executives…