The Indian rupee is expected to be under pressure on Thursday and could weaken past the 96-per-dollar handle after the US ​Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signalled that further tightening is ‌in the pipeline.

Hawkish Fed adds to rupee's troubles, traders watch 96/USD hurdle

The Reserve ​Bank of ‌India likely stepped into ​the ​currency market on ⁠Wednesday, with ​the rupee ​coming under pressure from rising ​oil ​prices and dollar outflows, ‌traders ⁠said.

India central bank likely steps in to stem rupee's oil, outflow-driven fall, traders say

The rupee is poised to open weaker on Tuesday, with rising oil prices and US bond yields adding to pressure ​on the currency from the central bank bringing forward the ‌deadline for its swap facility for deposits raised from non-resident Indians.

Rising oil, US yields add to rupee pressure after RBI move

(Aug 12): Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's suggestion of a no-limits approach toward helping Japan rescue the yen risks getting called out by market participants flagging his limited firepower to do the job.

Japan's currency slid as much as 1% Monday, erasing half the gains triggered ...

Bessent’s whatever-it-takes yen pledge masks limited firepower

The yen hovered close to 160 ​per dollar on Tuesday as the impact of US-Japan intervention continued to fade while the Australian ‌dollar held near an eight-week high after the central bank left interest rates unchanged, as expected.

Yen intervention impact fades while Aussie dollar holds steady after interest rates held

Japanese executives are increasingly warning that currency swings and a persistently weak yen pose risks ‌to the economy, highlighting concerns that triggered last week's joint Japan-US intervention to support the currency.

Japan's executives call for FX stability as weak yen intensify import-cost pressure

Traders grappling with an already rare co-ordinated US-Japanese action to prop up the weak yen are also digesting a further ​unusual dynamic: the US selling euros.

US shakes up currency markets with unusual yen-buying via selling euros

SINGAPORE (Aug 3): A rare joint US-Japan intervention has raised the stakes on traders betting against the yen, but analysts are doubtful speculators will be kept at bay without tighter monetary policy.

The ultimate test will be whether ​the Bank of Japan (BOJ) follows through with fast...

Japan's fight with yen bears goes on after joint rescue

The Indian central ​bank has stepped up defence of the rupee over the last three days by selling dollars aggressively ‌and targeting off-peak trading hours to amplify the impact of market interventions, four bankers said.

RBI's three-day intervention push signals lower tolerance for rupee weakness, bankers say

TOKYO (July 16): Nearly half of Japanese firms are experiencing negative business impact from the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) interest rate hikes, with higher ​borrowing costs hurting bottom lines and discouraging capital investment, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday.

Nearly half of Japanese firms hurt by BOJ interest rate hikes

A pivot in Japan's massive retirement assets would likely manifest as a slow redirection of maturing debt rather than a fire sale that could roil global markets, analysts say.

Japan pension pivot seen as a slow burn, not a bond market fire sale

The CEO of Japan's largest banking group warned that sustained inflation driven by a depreciating yen could hit consumer ​sentiment and the import-dependent country's economic growth.

MUFG CEO warns weak yen inflation may stifle demand, threaten growth

ALMATY (Aug 20): Kazakhstan relinquished control of its exchange rate in the latest sign emerging nations will stop defending their currencies after China roiled global markets by devaluing the yuan.

The central Asian nation, which counts Russia and China as its top trading partners, sa...

Kazakhstan Tenge slides 23% as emerging-market rout strains pegs

SINGAPORE (Aug 12): China’s surprise devaluation of the yuan couldn’t have come at a worse time for some Asian currencies.

A measure of the region’s 10 most-traded currencies excluding the yen is set to decline for a third year, its longest losing streak since 1997, amid signs the US wi...

China’s devaluation shock seen reigniting currency wars in Asia

Oil prices eased in Asian trade on Thursday, extending losses on reports of Saudi Arabia offering extra crude cargoes through Oman, which reduced fears of supply disruptions, but stayed above US$100 on concerns about the Middle East conflict expanding.

Oil extends losses as Middle Eastern supply disruption fears ease

The date for the dissolution of the Melaka State Legislative Assembly to pave the way for the state election has yet to be set, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

Melaka assembly dissolution date still not fixed, says chief minister

India warned that a US bill allowing President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of as much as 100% on top buyers of Russian oil could hurt ties between New Delhi and Washington and disrupt global energy markets.

India warns US oil sanctions bill could hurt bilateral ties

President Xi Jinping has called for China to make its advanced manufacturing sector "bigger and stronger" and strengthen control over key industrial supply chains, official news agency Xinhua said on Thursday.

China's Xi calls for 'bigger, stronger' advanced manufacturing sector

Chelsea Football Club owner Clearlake Capital agreed to buy out chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter, bringing an end to a turbulent period among the club’s owners.

Boehly, Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake after feud — Bloomberg

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday retained key ministers in a cabinet reshuffle, including her reflationist ally Minoru Kiuchi as economy minister, pointing to no change to her flagship spending plans.

Japan PM retains economy minister in cabinet reshuffle, signals no change in spending plans

Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd (SEC) has raised RM350 million through its maiden sukuk issuance under a RM3 billion sukuk wakalah programme.

Sabah Energy Corp raises RM350 mil in maiden sukuk, Maybank IB appointed as adviser

Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (KL:BIPORT) has secured a 30-year mandate to continue operating the eponymous port following handover to Sarawak state administration from the federal government.

Bintulu Port gazetted as operator for 30 years

US President Donald Trump said he hopes an end to the war against Iran is near, as the conflict, in its seventh month, escalated with Saudi aircraft pounding Yemen and Houthi fighters launching drones and missiles at Saudi cities.

Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates

Gold prices rose on Thursday as investors digested the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate hike and its signal that further policy tightening may follow, while an earlier rally in oil prices lost momentum.

Gold rises as investors digest Fed hike, oil rally stalls

The Dewan Keadilan dan Undang Negeri Sembilan (DKU) has accused the Negeri Sembilan state executive council of treason and an attempted coup d'etat against ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, according to a letter issued on Wednesday night by Messrs Halim &amp; Ismail.

DKU accuses Negeri Sembilan exco of treason and attempted coup d'etat against ruler Tuanku Muhriz

Over the past two years, I have occasionally written about some of the people I regard as role models in Malaysia's plantation and palm oil journey — Tun Dr Lim Keng Yaik, Tun Raja Muhammad Alias Raja Muhammad Ali, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, Tan Sri Datuk Dr Augustine Ong Soon Hock, Datuk Boon Weng Siew, fondly remembered as “Uncle Boon”, MR&nbsp;Chandran and Mahbob Abdullah, among others.

Opinion: Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian — the planter, the steward and the next row

Malaysia’s struggling bond market may see an outflow of Japanese capital as its yield premium shrinks.

Malaysia’s battered bonds face growing risk of Japan fund exodus

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point and penciled in an additional hike later this year, steps aimed at containing inflation that will test chairman Kevin Warsh’s relationship with President Donald Trump.

Fed raises rates to curb inflation, drawing rebuke from Trump

Analysts say now is a good opportunity to buy and accumulate YTL Power International Bhd's (KL:YTLPOWR) shares, given the recent pullback and the company's&nbsp;reservation of four new gas turbines amid a global backlog.

YTL Power worth accumulating on pullback and new gas turbines — analysts

The ringgit on Thursday depreciated to its lowest level in nearly three months amid broad-based greenback strength at a time of rising US interest rates.

Ringgit approaches three-month low as Fed rate hike strengthens dollar

Shares edged up in Asia on Thursday as investors bet the US Federal Reserve&nbsp;(Fed) is finally getting the jump on inflation, delivering its first rate hike in more than three years and calming a global bond sell-off that had sent long-term yields soaring.

Asian shares edge up after Fed hike, dollar firm on short-term yields

Pioneer Heat Holdings Bhd (KL:PIONEER) climbed in its ACE Market trading debut on Thursday amid strong demand for a piece of the mechanical and civil engineering services firm.

Pioneer Heat climbs after modest opening in ACE Market debut

The government has agreed to expand the Budi Madani Diesel&nbsp;eligibility transfer facility, allowing registered owners of private diesel vehicles to transfer their eligibility to any eligible actual user,&nbsp;effective immediately.

Budi Diesel: Govt now allows eligibility transfer to any eligible actual user

Singapore’s push to become a major gold hub is gaining momentum, with DBS Group Holdings Ltd&nbsp;adding bullion storage capacity and other banks considering similar moves.

Singapore’s gold hub plan gets lift with DBS vault expansion

Oil prices eased in Asian trade on Thursday, extending losses on reports of Saudi Arabia offering extra crude cargoes through Oman, which reduced fears of supply disruptions, but stayed above US$100 on concerns about the Middle East conflict expanding.

CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd (KL:CCK) is no longer a ‘buy’ amid slower-than-expected recovery from a fire incident at one of its plants in Indonesia, said an analyst.

CCK Consolidated no longer a ‘buy’ as Indonesian plant fire leaves lasting burn — analyst

Wall Street traders drove stocks to the lowest since July on bets the Federal Reserve will keep raising rates to combat inflation after delivering its first hike in three years.

US stocks fall as Fed hikes and signals more to come

A total of 28 areas nationwide recorded air pollutant index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 9.45am on Thursday.

Haze: Unhealthy air in 28 areas nationwide

One of the prosecution’s star witnesses in Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's graft case involving a solar hybrid project for rural schools in Sarawak will not take the stand just yet to give his additional evidence.

Key witness in Rosmah's graft case not taking stand just yet as appellate court grants stay

Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Sept 17, 2026 

US President Donald Trump said he still had confidence in Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman Kevin Warsh and criticised what he said is a “hostile” board even after the central bank unanimously defied his calls to lower borrowing costs.

Trump backs Warsh, faults ‘hostile’ Fed board for rate hike

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, or better known as Papagomo, has failed to obtain a stay of a High Court judgement in May that had ordered him to pay RM280,000 in damages for defaming former finance minister Lim Guan Eng and his son Clint Lim Way Chau six years ago.

Papagomo fails to obtain stay of damages payment to Guan Eng, son

Huawei Technologies Co is set to unveil new artificial intelligence (AI) technology this week in defiance of US export control curbs, advancing its ambition to replace Nvidia Corp in China and compete on the global stage.

Huawei set to unveil AI chips to match Nvidia 

When Intel opened its first overseas manufacturing facility in Penang in 1972, Malaysia’s role was largely to assemble chips designed and fabricated elsewhere.

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