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Malaysia Auto Group Raises 2026 Sales Forecast to 800,000 on SUV, EV Demand
Malaysia's auto industry body raised its 2026 sales forecast to 800,000 vehicles, driven by steady demand for SUVs and electrified models an
US Threatens 50% Tariffs on Canada as London Stock Exchange Plans 24-Hour Trading
The US is threatening 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating a trade dispute over dairy and alcohol. Meanwhile, the London Stock Exchange
Aussie and Kiwi Dollars Hold Ground as Oil Prices Reshape Rate Expectations
Higher oil prices and persistent inflation are shifting interest rate bets in Australia and New Zealand. Traders now expect more rate hikes
Gold Hits Two-Week High as Middle East Tensions and Fed Rate Outlook Duel
Gold rose to a two-week high as investors balanced renewed Middle East tensions with expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep rates e
Palm Oil Futures Slide as Weaker Soyoil Prices in China and US Weigh on Market
Malaysian palm oil futures dropped for a second straight session, with the benchmark October contract falling to 4,604 ringgit per ton. The
Oil Surge Past $92.50 Pressures Indian Rupee, RBI Seen Defending 96.50 Level
Brent crude climbed past $92.50 a barrel as US-Iran strikes continued, putting India's rupee under renewed pressure. Traders expect the Rese
South Korea's KOSPI Surges 6% as AI Chip Stocks Lead Rebound
South Korea's KOSPI surged about 6% on a rebound led by AI chip stocks, briefly pausing program trading. Foreign investors bought a net 1.75
Asian Stocks Rally as Chipmakers Rebound, Oil Hits $91.55 on Red Sea Risks
Asian stocks climbed as chipmakers rebounded, led by South Korea's Kospi jumping over 6%. MSCI's Asia-Pacific index rose 1.2% even as Brent
Australian Stocks Set to Rise as Oil Hits Five-Week High on Middle East Tensions
Australian stocks are poised for a lift after oil prices hit a five-week high on fresh Middle East supply concerns. Meanwhile, WiseTech Glob
MSCI Caps Single-Stock Weight at 25% in US Value Index to Curb Concentration Risk
MSCI is capping single-stock exposure in its US value index to prevent any one company from dominating returns. The temporary 25% limit take
Citi Bullish on Sugar, Bearish on Arabica Coffee, Neutral on Cocoa Amid El Niño Uncertainty
Citi kept its sugar price targets at 17-19 cents per pound, remains bearish on arabica coffee even with a near-record Brazil harvest, and mo
TSX Rises 1.17% as Resource Stocks Rally Despite New 50% US Tariffs on Canada
Canada's main stock index rose 1.17% Tuesday as metal and energy stocks rallied, even as the White House outlined a new 50% tariff on a broa