Emerging Asian currencies weakened on Tuesday against a largely steady dollar, as conflict in the Middle East kept investors on edge, while focus was also on central bank rate decisions this week.

Asian currencies weaken on Middle East tensions; rate decisions in focus

Most Asian currencies inched slightly up on Monday as the dollar lost ground in volatile trading, while equities fell due to the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, with investors awaiting several central bank meetings this week.

Asian currencies edge up, stocks fall on Mideast tensions; focus on central bank meetings

Asian equities and currencies slipped on Friday as investors fled to the safe-haven dollar after Israel launched strikes on Iran's nuclear and military sites, injecting fresh uncertainty in markets already roiled by trade uncertainty.

Asian currencies, stock slip on risk-off after Israel strikes Iran

The South Korean won and the Taiwan dollar led Asian currencies higher on Thursday, as the US-China trade truce and indications that President Donald Trump might take a milder approach in tariff negotiations lifted overall risk sentiment.

Taiwan dollar, South Korean won lead gains among Asian FX on easing tariff tensions

Asian stocks climbed on Tuesday, while regional currencies edged lower against a firmer dollar as investors tracked the second day of high-stakes trade talks between Washington and Beijing.

Asian shares rise, currencies inch lower as US-China trade talks roll into second day

Emerging Asian equities rose on Monday ahead of key US-China trade talks in London, while regional currencies edged up as the dollar weakened.

Asian equities climb; currencies steady ahead of US-China trade talks

Asian currencies were steady on Friday and poised for weekly gains after a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping signalled further trade talks, while most regional equities tracked Wall Street's overnight losses.

Asian currencies poised for weekly gains; rate cut lifts Indian equities

Asian currencies were subdued on Thursday with investors tracking developments in US trade negotiations, while South Korean stocks led gains among regional equities on optimism around President Lee Jae-myung’s pro-growth policies.

South Korean shares, currency extend rally; Asian FX tepid on trade uncertainty

Emerging-market assets look poised to deliver “several percent” returns this year on expectations of a continued decline in the US dollar, according to Bofa Securities.

BofA’s Hauner expects more emerging-market gains as dollar drops

South Korean shares leapt to a 10-month high and the won rose on Wednesday following liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung's presidential victory, while regional currencies weakened as the looming deadline to submit trade offers to the United States kept investors on edge.

South Korean shares surge post-election; Asian currencies waver on trade concerns

Emerging Asian currencies fell on Tuesday and stock markets were mixed, as renewed US-China trade tensions weighed on risk sentiment.

Asian currencies dip, stocks under pressure as trade tensions linger

Equities in Asia retreated on Monday, with shares in South Korean and Vietnamese steelmakers dropping after US President Donald Trump said he would double tariffs on imported steel and aluminium to 50%.

Asian stocks slip as trade war concerns intensify after Trump steel tariffs

Asian stock markets fell on Friday after a US federal court kept President Donald Trump's tariffs in effect, while currencies also weakened, although both assets were headed for monthly gains.

Asian currencies, stocks set for monthly gains despite hit from latest US tariff setback

Asian currencies weakened on Thursday after a US trade court's decision to block the implementation of President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs lifted the dollar, while some stock markets pared back early gains.

Asian currencies weaken as US tariff ruling boosts dollar

Spritzer Bhd (KL:SPRITZER) said it will spend between RM90 million and RM100 million in 2025 to upgrade and expand its production.

Spritzer to spend up to RM100m in 2025 to upgrade, expand production

US President Donald Trump will extend a June 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the US assets of short video app TikTok by 90 days despite a law that had mandated a sale or a shutdown absent significant progress, the White House said on Tuesday.

Trump will extend TikTok sale deadline for third time, White House says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will leave the Group of Seven summit on Tuesday with new aid from host Canada for its war against invader Russia but without a joint statement of support from members or a chance to meet with US President Donald Trump.

The G7 wealthy nations struggled to find unity over the conflict in Ukraine after Trump expressed support for Russian President Vladimir Putin and left a day early to address the Israel-Iran conflict from Washington.

G7 abandons joint Ukraine statement as Zelenskiy says diplomacy in crisis

The S&P 500 declined on Tuesday as fears over a potential US involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran caused traders to take risk off the table.

The S&P 500 Index closed down 0.8% in New York, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index lost 1%.

S&P 500 falls with geopolitics in focus amid Israel-Iran jitters

Rollout of generative AI and agents will reduce Amazon's total corporate workforce in the next few years, Andy Jassy, the CEO of the online retailer, said in a note to employees on Tuesday.

Amazon's corporate workforce may shrink as AI takes over routine tasks

US retail sales dropped more than expected in May, weighed down by a decline in motor vehicle purchases as a rush to beat potential tariff-related price hikes ebbed, but consumer spending remains supported by solid wage growth for now.

Weak US retail sales, manufacturing output point to softening economy

Here is a brief recap of Tuesday’s top local business news and corporate announcements.

Apollo, UWC, Jaycorp, Chin Hin, KPJ Healthcare, Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering, Yinson

South Malaysia Industries Bhd (KL:SMI) on Tuesday said it has rejected a proposal to nominate Teh Chee Hoe and three others as directors at its upcoming annual general meeting, citing violations of corporate and securities regulations.

SMI rejects board nominations ahead of AGM over regulatory concerns

Top officials from central banks and finance ministries were forced to call a timeout at a meeting of the world’s most powerful financial watchdog last week, amid clashes over the US stance on climate change.

US draws ire of France, Canada at meeting of finance regulators

Wall Street's main indexes slipped on Tuesday as the Israel-Iran conflict entered its fifth day, denting global investor confidence ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming monetary policy decision.

Wall Street slips as Middle East conflict escalates

Here is a brief recap of Tuesday’s top local business news and corporate announcements.

Spritzer Bhd (KL:SPRITZER) said it will spend between RM90 million and RM100 million in 2025 to upgrade and expand its production.

The S&amp;P 500 declined on Tuesday as fears over a potential US involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran caused traders to take risk off the table.

The S&amp;P 500 Index closed down&nbsp;0.8%&nbsp;in New York, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index lost&nbsp;1%.

Wall Street's main indexes slipped on Tuesday as the Israel-Iran conflict entered its fifth day, denting global investor confidence ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming monetary policy decision.

South Malaysia Industries Bhd (KL:SMI) on Tuesday said it has rejected a proposal to nominate Teh Chee Hoe and three others as directors at its upcoming annual general meeting, citing violations of corporate and securities regulations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will leave the Group of Seven summit on Tuesday with new aid from host Canada for its war against invader Russia but without a&nbsp;joint&nbsp;statement of support from members or a chance to meet with US&nbsp;President Donald Trump.

The&nbsp;G7&nbsp;wealthy nations struggled to find unity over the conflict in&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;after Trump expressed support for Russian President Vladimir Putin and left a day early to address the Israel-Iran conflict from Washington.

Donald Trump is putting a new spin on his months-long call for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates: It’s important for bringing down the cost of government debt.

Trump’s latest attack on Fed zooms in on surging debt costs

US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials are widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight meeting on Wednesday, reiterating they want more clarity on the economic impact of a&nbsp;wide array&nbsp;of government policy changes before adjusting borrowing costs. &nbsp;

Fed expected to hold rates steady again as officials wait for more clarity on economy

US President Donald Trump is extending for a third time the deadline for Chinese company ByteDance Ltd&nbsp;to divest the American operations of TikTok, allowing the social media app to keep running in the US while negotiations proceed.

Trump again pushes TikTok sale deadline with 90-day extension

Top officials from central banks and finance ministries were forced to call a timeout at a meeting of the world’s most powerful financial watchdog last week, amid clashes over the US stance on climate change.

US retail sales dropped more than expected in May, weighed down by a decline in motor vehicle purchases as a rush to beat potential tariff-related price hikes ebbed, but consumer spending remains supported by solid wage growth for now.

Rollout of generative AI and agents will reduce Amazon's total corporate workforce in the next few years, Andy Jassy, the CEO of the online retailer, said in a note to employees on Tuesday.

US President Donald Trump said he wanted a "real end" to the nuclear problem with Iran, with Iran "giving up entirely" on nuclear weapons, in comments he made to reporters on Air Force One on his way back from the Group of Seven summit in Canada.

Trump says he wants Iran to give up entirely on nuclear weapons

The Trump administration shelved in recent weeks an inter-agency working group it had set up to formulate strategies for pressuring Russia into speeding up peace talks with Ukraine, according to three US officials.

Trump administration disbands group focused on pressuring Russia, sources say

US industrial production fell in May for the second time in three months as utility output declined and manufacturers struggled for traction against a backdrop of cooler demand.

US industrial output declines for second time in three months

Malaysia remains committed to expanding strategic ties with international partners, including Russia, in areas that can yield mutual benefit and contribute to sustainable development.

Malaysia committed to expanding strategic ties with Russia, focus on renewable energy, says Fadillah

The top US bank regulators plan to reduce a key capital buffer by up to 1.5 percentage points for the biggest lenders after concerns that it constrained their trading in the US$29 trillion (RM123.22 trillion) Treasuries market.&nbsp;

US planning to ease capital rule limiting banks’ Treasury trades, Bloomberg reports

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence start-up xAI is in talks to raise US$4.3 billion (RM18.2 billion) through an equity investment on top of the US$5 billion it has recently been trying to borrow from debt investors, according to information the company shared with investors who asked not to be identified because it is private.

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