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Domestic demand provides economic buffer amid global turbulence - economists

Strong consumer activity and investment sustain resilience, but reliance on internal demand alone may not offset prolonged external shocks

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Ringgit edges higher ahead of OPR rate decision as markets weigh inflation, geopolitical risks

Malaysia’s currency opened firmer against the US dollar as investors turn their attention to the central bank’s policy meeting, with inflation trends and tensio...

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Ringgit holds steady as investors cautious ahead of BNM OPR decision amid Gulf tensions

The currency opens stable against the US dollar as markets adopt a cautious stance ahead of an upcoming monetary policy decision, while renewed geopolitical ten...

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Ringgit holds firm as markets await central bank signals and global economic cues

Currency steadies within narrow range amid cautious sentiment ahead of rate decision, US jobs data and geopolitical tensions

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Ringgit set for tight trading range ahead of US labour data as markets eye Fed direction

Local currency expected to hover near RM3.96–RM3.98 against US dollar next week as investors await key Nonfarm Payrolls report for clues on Federal Reserve poli...

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Hormuz standoff drives sharp rise in UK factory costs as supply chains strain

Survey shows manufacturers passing on higher prices and bracing for slowdown despite short-term boost from advance orders

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Ringgit leads as Asia’s top-performing currency supported by strong trade and capital inflows

The local note ranks the strongest currency in Asia so far in 2026, underpinned by robust trade performance, steady economic growth and sustained foreign invest...

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MyIPO launches NEXTGEN plan to drive IP commercialisation and sports innovation economy

The move is to reinforce efforts to transform IP into a key economic asset while expanding its role in innovation, sports development and national growth

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Ringgit slips as stronger US dollar outweighs support from oil price surge

Currency opens lower against greenback and trades mixed across major and regional peers following Federal Reserve’s steady rate stance

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Federal Reserve tensions escalate as Powell defies exit pressure and Trump renews attacks

Outgoing chair signals intent to remain on board to safeguard central bank independence, as political and legal pressures intensify

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BNM imposes RM1.56m penalties on Zurich subsidiaries over sanction compliance failures

Action due to serious lapses in compliance with targeted financial sanctions requirements, including failures in updating sanctions databases, screening procedu...

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Concerns over cargo handling practices in light of increasing market pressures

These operational details have gained attention following recent shipment activities at Tanjung Langsat, where cargo managed under K8 declarations was unloaded...

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Ringgit edges higher against dollar as markets watch Hormuz tensions and oil volatility

The local currency is likely to remain range-bound in the near term, with traders holding back from aggressive positions pending clearer developments in the Mid...