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Palm/Vegoils: Market factors to watch on Monday Jan 12
KUALA LUMPUR: The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Monday Jan 12.
Japan shares test 15-year highs Wednesday, US$ in demand
SYDNEY: Japanese shares were probing 15-year peaks Wednesday as investors favored Asian assets on expectations of more stimulus from countries such as China and Japan, as well as a delayed start to any tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
KLCI falls nearly 14 points in volatile trade
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI kicked off Monday nearly 14 points down weighed by losses in Maybank and Tenaga, as investors cashed out following two days of rally last week.
Asia shares edge up in early Tuesday trade
SYDNEY: Asian shares inched cautiously higher on Tuesday as investors wagered Australia would become the latest country in the region to inject more policy stimulus into its economy.
Gold climbs to one-month high on softer dollar, US jobs data
SINGAPORE: Gold rose to its highest level in a month on Monday as the dollar slipped on concerns over weakness in the US labour market, burnishing the metal's safe haven appeal.
US Fed comments lift dollar, weigh on Treasuries, stocks
NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday, while stocks and Treasuries prices fell after comments from a top Federal Reserve official brought forward market expectations of an interest rate increase.
Brent falls towards $66, China factory activity falls
SINGAPORE: Brent crude dipped towards $66 a barrel on Monday as weak Chinese data added to demand fears, while near-record supplies from OPEC producers maintained worries about oversupply.
Asian shares rise as weak China data spurs stimulus bets
HONG KONG: Asian stocks bounced off lows on Monday and the Australian dollar pared early losses as weak China factory activity reinforced views that Beijing will roll out fresh support measures soon for the world's second-largest economy.
US jobless claims drop sharply to near 15-year low
WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits tumbled last week to its lowest level in nearly 15 years, adding to bullish signals on the labor market.
US jobless data boosts labor market picture; trade deficit narrows
WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting the labor market continues to expand at a solid clip even as economic growth has stalled.
