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Stock steady boost oil erases jump
Stocks steadied as strong tech earnings offset oil’s intraday swing; Brent crude reversed a sharp jump above US$126/bbl. Nasdaq futures rose after Alphabet and Amazon results, while Microsoft and Meta lagged. Markets face mixed drivers: solid earnings and AI optimism...
Stroger ringgit and FDIs boost foreign demand
Foreign funds turned net buyers in 2026, with YTD net inflows of over RM11bn into Malaysian equities and bonds (equities >RM3bn, bonds RM8.4bn). Key beneficiaries: industrials, financials, plantation; top net‑bought stocks include Press Metal and MISC, while...
Q1 Tougher time – Malaysia Economy slow
Malaysia’s GDP grew 5.4% in 1Q2026, supported by household spending, investment and E&E exports, but momentum slowed sharply from 6.2% in Q4 as monthly growth fell to 4.1% by March. Private consumption and investment eased, and economists warn the Iran war’s...
Ringgit Dibuka Tinggi
Ringgit mengukuh pagi Isnin kepada 3.9635/9705 vs USD, disokong sentimen pasaran global dan harapan rundingan AS‑Iran; DXY turun 0.25%. Minyak WTI & Brent susut >5%. Ringgit dijangka ke ~RM3.95, namun prestasi bercampur‑campur berbanding mata wang utama dan...
US- IRAN : Econimic Sanctions
The Trump administration's "Economic Fury" sanctions aimed to cripple Iran's economy but have largely failed so far, as Iran weathers measures—continuing oil sales to China—while sanctions resemble past "Maximum Pressure" tactics. Despite near-2,000 designations and a...
Perak wants ‘significantly larger role’ in chip supply chain, says MB
Conclusion: Perak’s Semiconductor Transformation Historically acting as a low-cost, supporting backup to the mature tech hubs of Penang and Kulim, Perak is actively transitioning into a primary player in Malaysia’s semiconductor and E&E supply chain. The state is...