Lower consumer spending may affect earnings

Research house expects GDP to contract by 4.4% this year

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THE dollar continued to decline for the second consecutive week, down 0.25% w/w to 93.61, underpinned by persistent upbeat sentiment in global markets, supporting investors’ risk appetite as investors continue to bet on some form of fiscal aid emerging ahead of the US elections.

MCO throws spanner in recovery

But the economic impact could be less severe

Temco keeps effect localised

It will minimise overall impact on country’s recovery

Shot in the arm in third quarter

Improved corporate earnings likely to boost sentiment

MAHB’s monthly passenger movement up

PETALING JAYA: Passenger traffic at Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) network of airports continued its uptrend in September, registering a 7.55% month-on-month (m-o-m) increase to 3.53 million passengers.

Finance Ministry hopes economic recovery momentum can be maintained