US yields rise to multi-month highs on Trump's tariff threats
SINGAPORE: U.S. Treasury yields jumped to near multi-month highs on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to rekindle a trade war with Europe rattled markets and shook investor confidence in American assets.
FBM KLCI retreats to 1,700 support as profit-taking accelerates
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI fell 9.57 points to 1,702.76 at 9.20am, in light of the growing geopolitical tension and the absence of domestic catalysts to drive the index higher.
Global fund rotation to boost local bourse
PETALING JAYA: A renewed rotation of global funds into Asia is set to lift Malaysia's equity market in the first quarter of 2026, as investors scale back exposure to richly valued US assets and seek growth opportunities closer to home.
Malaysia plans dollar bond sale this year
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has sounded out debt arrangers about a dollar bond offering, putting the government on track to join a record fundraising binge globally early in 2026.
Kuchai Development to exit Bursa
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia has approved the voluntary withdrawal of Kuchai Development Bhd (KDB) from the Main Market list with effect from Jan 22, 2026.
Property developer JRK aims for ACE Market IPO
PETALING JAYA: JRK Holdings Bhd, which launched its first property development project five years ago, is now eyeing a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.
Bursa likely to see limited gains this year
PETALING JAYA: There may be limited room for further upside for Malaysian equities, even if risk appetite stays resilient.
Foreign fund inflows rise to 8-month high
PETALING JAYA: Net weekly purchase of equities by foreign investors touched the highest level in nearly eight months, while local retailers have been net sellers for the seventh consecutive week, according to MBSB Research.
Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ends flat
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index pared earlier losses, ending marginally lower after late buying lifted it to the day's high of 1,712.33 at the close, amid mixed regional sentiment.
Japan bonds slump as food tax cut talk adds to election risk
TOKYO: Japan's government bonds (JGBs) fell after reports of a possible cut to food tax renewed fiscal concerns ahead of a snap election expected to be held next month.
