Gold held a gain at the end of a volatile week as the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) first interest-rate hike since 2023 and lower oil prices helped ease concerns about inflation.

Gold holds gain as lower oil and Fed hike temper inflation fears

Gold climbed almost 2% from a near-six-week low on Thursday, as investors reassessed their positions after the Federal Reserve's (Fed) first rate hike in three years, and the US dollar and oil prices eased.

Gold rises as traders reassess positions after Fed rate hike, oil rally eases

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

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

Gold prices ticked up on Wednesday as oil prices eased, while market participants looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve's policy decision, with a rate hike largely priced in.

Gold gains with Fed rate decision in spotlight

Gold prices eased on Tuesday as a rally in crude underscored inflation risks, reinforcing expectations of a US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike and lifting Treasury yields ahead of the central bank's policy meeting this week.

Gold eases on stronger US rate hike odds

Gold prices eased on Monday as a surge in oil prices fuelled inflation concerns, boosting expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may raise interest rates at its policy meeting this week.

Gold slips as oil rally fans rate-hike bets ahead of Fed meeting

Gold prices firmed over 1% on Friday, rebounding from recent losses and finding a short-term floor despite strong US inflation data lifting expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike next week.

Gold climbs on dip buying, Fed hike bets rise after US inflation data

Gold inched higher on Thursday, helped by a softer dollar, while market participants awaited key US inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path.

Gold edges higher on weaker dollar, US inflation data in focus

Gold climbed on Wednesday, supported by a softer US dollar, while investors weighed inflationary pressures from renewed attacks in the Middle East and awaited key price data for clues on the Federal Reserve's (Fed) policy outlook.

Gold firms on softer dollar as US inflation data in focus

The platinum market is set to swing into surplus this year after three years of shortfalls amid heavy investor selling and weaker Chinese jewellery demand, according to the World Platinum Investment Council.

Platinum market seen swinging to surplus on investor selling

Gold prices inched lower on Tuesday as rising oil prices fuelled inflation concerns and boosted expectations for a September Federal Reserve (Fed) rate increase, with investors awaiting US inflation data for further clues on the interest-rate outlook.

Gold lacklustre ahead of US inflation data as oil prices climb

Gold eased on Monday after last Friday's robust US jobs report bolstered expectations for a Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike this month, while investors awaited key inflation data for further clues on the monetary policy outlook.

Gold eases on strong US jobs data, Fed rate-hike bets

China added the most gold to its reserves since 2023, accelerating purchases in August even as bullion prices surged.

China central bank adds most gold since 2023 even as prices jump

BENGALURU (Sept 4): Gold prices were steady on Friday and poised for a modest weekly gain, as traders' attention turned to key US payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.

Gold heads for modest weekly gain as investors await US payrolls data

Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been allowed to serve his remaining sentence under house arrest.

King consents to house arrest for Najib until August 2028

A defiant AirAsia Group Bhd (KL:AAGB) co-founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said reports Malaysia’s government has asked rivals for help were false, saying the low-cost airline will emerge from its current crisis stronger than before.

Fernandes hits back at critics as AirAsia's stock slumps

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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its benchmark interest rate, ramping up the pace of hikes to the fastest in 36 years as it confronts mounting inflation risks and unusually explicit calls for further policy normalisation from Washington.

Bank of Japan hikes at fastest pace since 1990 after Washington’s calls

Malaysia's inflation was a tad faster than expected in August as price growth in transport, utilities and food picked up, official data released on Friday showed.

Malaysia inflation speeds up in August, underlying price growth slows

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh has denied signing any house arrest order involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, which has been circulating on social media.

Hannah Yeoh denies signing Najib’s house arrest order

AirAsia Group Bhd (KL:AAGB) has sold six newly-delivered aircraft since the start of last year, including two in July, in an unusual about-face that points to the financial strain gripping the airline.

Cash-strapped AirAsia takes unusual step of unloading new planes

Malaysia Airlines’ parent is said to be closing in on an order for Boeing Co 787 Dreamliners as the carrier seeks to renew its long-haul fleet, according to people familiar with the matter.

Malaysia Airlines closing in on order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners — Bloomberg

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh and Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar attended the 64th meeting of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya at Istana Negara on Friday.

Hannah Yeoh, AG attend Pardons Board meeting

Malaysia’s new vehicle registrations eased in August, despite the highest monthly sport utility vehicle (SUV) sales recorded so far this year.

Malaysia’s vehicle sales down in August despite record SUV demand

AirAsia Group Bhd (KL:AAGB) has sold six newly-delivered aircraft since the start of last year, including two in July, in an unusual about-face that points to the financial strain gripping the airline.&nbsp;

Police will submit the investigation papers on Selangor delegate Datuk Noorazli Said’s speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly on Sunday to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) on Friday.

Police to submit investigation papers on Umno delegate’s speech to AGC on Friday

Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir expressed his appreciation for the support shown by over 200 members of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) who gathered at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 here on Thursday night to welcome his arrival.

Tuanku Muhriz expresses gratitude to supporters upon return at KLIA

Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been allowed to serve his remaining sentence under house arrest.

Budget 2027 could see further sales and service tax (SST) exemptions to reduce costs embedded in businesses, alongside possible personal income tax relief for middle-income taxpayers, according to CIMB Securities.

Budget 2027 may bring SST exemptions, income tax relief for middle-income earners — CIMB Securities

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Oil dropped for a third day on Friday as supply concerns eased and traders looked to the next round of diplomacy that will shape the US-Iran war.

Oil drops as supply concerns ease and Iran diplomacy picks up

Keyfield International Bhd (KL:KEYFIELD) slid to a one-year low amid softer accommodation workboat demand and charter rates.

Kenanga says sell-off unjustified after Keyfield hits one-year low

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh has denied signing any house arrest order involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, which has been circulating on social media.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh and Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar attended the&nbsp;64th meeting of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya at Istana Negara on Friday.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its benchmark interest rate, ramping up the pace of hikes to the fastest in 36 years as it confronts mounting inflation risks and unusually explicit calls for further policy normalisation from Washington.

Binastra Corporation Bhd (KL:BNASTRA) eked out a new all-time high in Friday trading while analysts raised their outlook after the construction firm’s latest results.

Binastra shares eke out new record, analysts raise outlook after results

Asian stocks and bonds rose on Friday tracking a rally on Wall Street as a pullback in oil prices eased inflation concerns. The yen was mostly steady ahead of the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ)&nbsp;interest-rate decision, with traders expecting a hike.

Asian stocks, bonds gain as oil extends decline

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis exchanged fresh strikes across their border on Thursday and Yemenis took to boats in the Red Sea to escape fighting, as the spreading Middle East war created new threats to global oil supplies.

Saudis and Houthis exchange strikes, Yemenis flee by boat as Middle East war spreads

Thirty-three areas across the country woke to unhealthy air on Friday morning, with the air pollutant index (API) crossing into unhealthy territory in several states as of 9am.

Haze worsens as 33 areas nationwide record unhealthy readings

AirAsia Group Bhd's (KL:AAGB) operation is sustainable with over RM1 billion cash in hand, group adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said&nbsp;as he dismissed concerns about the airline's finances.

AirAsia sustainable with RM1 bil cash, no govt bailout requested, says Fernandes

Malaysia Airlines’&nbsp;parent is said to be closing in on an order for Boeing Co 787 Dreamliners as the carrier seeks to renew its long-haul fleet, according to people familiar with the matter. 
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Indonesian tycoon Andi Syamsuddin Arsyad agreed to acquire a major stake in miner PT Bayan Resources, setting the stage for him to become one of the biggest players in the global coal industry. 
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Indonesian tycoon close to Prabowo creates coal mining giant

Malaysia has been elected to serve on the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the 2026-2028 term.

Malaysia elected to International Atomic Energy Agency board of governors for 2026-2028 term

Malaysia’s new vehicle registrations eased in August, despite the highest monthly sport utility vehicle (SUV) sales recorded so far this year.&nbsp;

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