What investors will be betting on next quarter

Nikkei falls amid lockdown fears, sees worst quarter since late 2008

SYDNEY: Japanese stock benchmark Nikkei dropped on Tuesday on growing fears that Tokyo could go into its first-ever lockdown as the global coronavirus crisis showed no signs of abating.

Groups lobby for more reprieve

Associations say cashflow is biggest issue

China poised for V-shaped recovery

Value Partners’ Cheah says it is too early to buy US and European stocks

Unrestricted thoughts

WE will see today the government announce its largest ever stimulus package. The sum, which judging by the RM100bil loan moratorium and other previous announcements, will be a huge headline number but that is no different than what other countries have proposed.

Uchi Tech warns of lower revenue due to Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR: Uchi Technologies Bhd has issued a warning that it expects a “low double-digit revenue in US dollar” in the current financial year ending Dec 31,2020 as the Covid-19 fallout is wreaking havoc globally.

Trump says won't allow long-lasting damage to economy from virus

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will not allow the coronavirus to do long-lasting damage to the U.S. economy and that he would consider how to move forward after a 15-day shutdown ends next week.

Banks step up measures to help customers amidst Covid-19 crisis

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian banking sector is stepping up measures to offer relief to help its customers amidst the Covid-19 crisis.

AmBank: 24-hour approval for customers hit by Covid-19 fallout

KUALA LUMPUR: AmBank Group has prioritised providing relief to customers who are impacted by the circumstances surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic.

RHB extends financial assistance to customers affected by Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Bank and RHB Islamic Bank is offering a moratorium of up to six months for monthly instalment payments, or the restructuring or rescheduling (R&R) of loans and financing for customers affected by Covid-19.