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Lower foreign fund outflow at RM212m
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign investors were net sellers in the local equity market during the shortened trading week, but total net outflow narrowed to RM212 million in the April 27-29 period compared with RM689.95mil for April 20-22.
World market themes for the week ahead
NEW YORK: Following are five big themes likely to dominate thinking of investors and traders in the coming week.
Challenging week ahead for ringgit amid trade tensions, slowing global economy
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to face a challenging upcoming week as the market uncertainty over trade tensions and a slowdown in the global economy encourage investors to remain risk-off.
Global markets on edge, wager on Fed rate cut as slowdown fears swell
SYDNEY: Global markets were on edge on Friday as dire U.S. economic data slammed Wall Street and pushed investors to bet the Federal Reserve could reverse its policy tightening before the end of this year.
Asia stocks begin new quarter on modest gains, dollar steady
TOKYO: Asian stocks began the new quarter on Monday with mild gains following a strong performance by global equities last week, while the dollar held steady awaiting key economic indicators.
US manufacturing shows signs of stability as export orders rise
Washington: US factory activity expanded at a more moderate pace in April due in part to a slowdown in new orders, but a rise in export orders to a near 1-1/2-year high and signs an inventory overhang drag was fading offered hope for the manufacturing sector.
Treasury Pulse
THE rise in the US dollar regained its traction this week, with the Dollar Index (DXY) last seen at a high of 83.97 early on Friday. The improvement in the US economy is supporting the view that the Federal Reserve will need to start increasing its interest rates.
Asian shares cautious on overseas stock slips, Fed concerns
TOKYO: Asian shares began the new month with a cautious tone on Monday as uncertainty over how much longer the current U.S. stimulus would continue prompted investors to book profits from recent highs and pulled global equities lower.
