Investors hoping for a "Goldilocks" moment for emerging markets in 2025 following years of global interest rate hikes are grappling with significant uncertainty ahead of Donald Trump's impending return to the White House.

The dollar's rigorous rally, and worries over US tariffs, potential unfunded spending sprees and slowing interest rate cuts from the Fed knocked a string of emerging market currencies and weighed on some bonds as the election results rolled in.

Is Goldilocks gone? Emerging markets face uncertain path under Trump

After a peer-beating 175% stock rally from its January low, Southeast Asia’s top online-shopping company Sea Ltd faces a high bar to impress investors with its upcoming third-quarter earnings report.

Sea needs more than good earnings to sustain 175% comeback rally

Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025, combined with a Republican-led US Senate and House of Representatives was widely feared among international allies and will be cheered by some of America’s foes. While the former put on a brave face, the latter are finding it hard to hide their glee.

What Trump’s victory means for Ukraine, the Middle East, China and the rest of the world

When Jung Yoonseok was looking for an assembly partner for his artificial intelligence (AI) chip startup, he had his pick of almost any country in Asia, including his native South Korea. Instead, the Rebellions strategy chief opted for Taiwan because of what he sees as an unparalleled combination of talent, cost and speed.

AI’s US$1.3 tril future increasingly hinges on Taiwan

Malaysia has little economic and external trade benefits to gain from joining BRICS, though it may gain a geopolitical voice internationally in the newest bloc, said BIMB Securities.

BRICS another geopolitical platform for M'sia, little to gain economically —  BIMB

With the market already anticipating record sales from Chinese automaker BYD Co, a convincing overseas growth story will be needed to spur the next leg of its peer-beating stock rally.

BYD’s export outlook key to next phase of 66% peer-beating rally

With shares falling and profits shrinking, Tesla Inc is increasingly looking like the odd one out among its mega-cap technology peers. Investors worry that quarterly results will make the electric-vehicle (EV) maker even more of an outlier.

Tesla earnings could show EV maker falling further behind Big Tech

Corners of financial markets that could feel the impact of a Donald Trump victory are stirring again, as the US presidential race tightens with less than three weeks until Election Day.

Assets ranging from small-cap stocks to bitcoin have climbed in recent weeks while the Mexican peso and Treasuries have slipped, as polls show a tight race between Republican candidate Trump and his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris.

From bitcoin to Mexican peso, ‘Trump trades’ are appearing again

While China isn’t enamoured with either US presidential candidate, conversations in Beijing indicate a clear preference for the continuity of Kamala Harris over the unpredictability of Donald Trump.

In China, Harris is mostly seen as preferred to volatile Trump

After months of withstanding political pressure and public bickering, Thailand's central bank on Wednesday delivered what the country's government had been pressing for: it cut its key interest rate, the first reduction since 2020.

'No excuses': Thai central bank rate cut intensifies pressure on PM to spur economy

China’s economy likely grew at its weakest pace in six quarters, prompting Beijing to roll out a swath of stimulus measures in late September to draw a line under the slowdown. 

Data on Friday is set to show the economy expanded 4.5% in the third quarter from a year ago, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg. That would be the least since March 2023, though it should keep expansion for the first nine months at 4.9%, in line with Beijing’s annual goal of around 5%.

China’s economy likely grew at weakest pace in six quarters

One of Southeast Asia’s largest central banks unexpectedly cut interest rates, underscoring how increasing economic growth concerns outweigh inflation risks across the region.

Surprise Thai rate cut highlights growth worries across Asia

A legal complaint by Genting Malaysia Bhd’s (KL:GENM) joint-venture partner filed in Florida could affect its bid for a casino licence in New York, CGS International warned in a note.

Genting's New York casino bid could be affected by complaint in Florida, CGS warns

Foreign investors are sitting on billions of dollars of cash in Taiwan, an encouraging sign for equity bulls predicting that a recent market decline will be short-lived.

Global investors are hoarding cash to bet on Taiwan's AI return

As stewards of our planet, Sime Darby Property embraces the responsibility to ensure a sustainable future.

Discover The Glades, Putra Heights: A Nature-Infused Community by Sime Darby Property

Philip Morris International (PMI) is a well-known tobacco company with a long history. Established in 1847 in London, the company has achieved international success over the decades, with its products widely sold around the world. However, in 2016, the company made a significant decision and announced its vision of a smoke-free future.

Progressing Together Towards a Smoke-Free Malaysia

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has summoned five Sabah state assemblymen to provide statements regarding an alleged corruption case involving a mineral project in the state.

MACC summons five Sabah reps over probe into mineral project 

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli says the government expects rare earth elements (REE) to be processed in Malaysia within the next three years.

Putrajaya targeting domestic rare earths processing within three years — Rafizi

A framework and strategy for blue economy is being developed at the Ministry of Economy and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Rafizi: Framework for blue economy to be finalised by end-2025

The National Energy Awards (NEA), which aims to recognise the achievements and best practices of sustainable energy industry players in Malaysia, will be open for submission from Monday (Nov 18) until Feb 19 next year.

Participation in 2025 National Energy Awards open for submission from Monday

Pasir Bedamar state assemblyman Woo Kah Leong has been elected DAP Socialist Youth (DAPSY) national chief for the 2024–2027 term.

Woo Kah Leong named new DAP Youth chief 

Kelantan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.6% to RM27.6 billion in 2023 compared to RM26.9 billion the previous year, said Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud.

Kelantan’s GDP up to RM27.6b in 2023 on service sector growth, says MB 

Brazil's first lady, Janja Lula da Silva, swore at billionaire Elon Musk during a G20 social event on Saturday at which she spoke about the need to regulate social media to rein in misinformation.

Brazil's first lady insults Elon Musk at G20 social event

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Brazil, South America’s largest country, from Lima, Peru, for his official visit and to attend the Group of 20 (G20) Summit 2024, where Malaysia is a guest country.

Anwar arrives in Brazil for official visit, G20 summit 

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli says the government expects rare earth elements (REE) to be processed in Malaysia within the next three years.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has summoned five Sabah state assemblymen to provide statements regarding an alleged corruption case involving a mineral project in the state.

As stewards of our planet, Sime Darby Property embraces the responsibility to ensure a sustainable future.

Philip Morris International (PMI) is a well-known tobacco company with a long history. Established in 1847 in London, the company has achieved international success over the decades, with its products widely sold around the world. However, in 2016, the company made a significant decision and announced its vision of a smoke-free future.

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