BAGHDAD (Sept 30): US forces withdraw from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, raising fears they will leave behind a security vacuum, further embolden Iranian-backed Shi'ite militias and give the resurgent Islamic State group an opening to regroup.

US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran's proxies and Islamic State

Global bonds wobbled on Wednesday and were set for their worst month in years, hit by a toxic mix of deteriorating government finances, a glut of issuances and rising inflation as the seven-month-old US-Israeli war on Iran keeps energy costs elevated.

Bonds set for bruising September but stocks little fazed

YTL Power International Bhd’s (KL:YTLPOWR) share price has risen by 72.7% year to date. The gains come as its data centre (DC) segment has begun reporting standalone earnings, while its water and sewerage segment has strengthened and power generation has shown signs of stabilisation. In addition,...

How much more upside for YTL Power?

SYDNEY/PERTH (Sept 30): Glencore on Wednesday won approval to continue operations at its Hunter Valley thermal coal project in Australia until 2045, after a state government found the economic benefits outweighed the environmental impact.

Glencore wins approval to extend Hunter Valley coal operations in Australia

BEIJING (Sept 30): China will start collecting an additional 55% tariff on Brazil's beef shipments on Oct 1 after the South American country reached its annual quota of 1.1 million metric tons, the commerce ministry said on Wednesday.

China adds 55% tariff to Brazil beef as imports hit quota

Singapore and Kuala Lumpur are choking under severe haze spewing from wildfires in neighbouring Indonesia, with air quality deteriorating dramatically ahead of major sporting events.

Singapore, Malaysia cloaked in haze before key sports events

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is working to understand the severity of a new software glitch facing Boeing Co’s best-selling 737 Max family of jets — a determination that risks disrupting aircraft deliveries and hitting the plane-maker’s bottom line.

US administration examining Boeing software glitch that risks wider fallout

OpenAI aims to raise at least US$30 billion (RM122 billion) from investors in a new round of funding, according to people familiar with the matter, after the artificial intelligence (AI) start-up pushed back its plans for an initial public offering (IPO).

OpenAI said to target US$30 bil in funding at US$1.4 tril value

Hengyuan Refining Company Bhd (KL:HENGYUAN) fell over 20% in morning trade on Wednesday, prompting a suspension in the intraday short selling of the stock.

Hengyuan drops more than 20%, short-selling suspended

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham opened the door to rejoining the European Union (EU) after the UK’s next general election, vowing to set out options for a new relationship with the bloc later this year.

UK's Burnham raises prospect of rejoining EU after next vote

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 30): Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) on Tuesday (Sept 29) for observation, his son&nbsp;Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir&nbsp;said.

Tun Dr Mahathir admitted to IJN for observation — Mokhzani

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 30): Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) will revise its KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit fares effective Jan 1, 2027, marking the first adjustment since 2016 after significant rises in operating and maintenance costs.&nbsp;

ERL to raise KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit fares from January 2027

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 30): Datuk Faizoull Ahmad, a former director general of the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda), has been charged with cheating the board 12 years ago.

Former director general charged with cheating Felda, claims trial

NEW DELHI (Sept 30): Oil prices rose on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump denied he would be willing to ease sanctions on Iran while Qatar pushed for peace talks, after falling in the previous session on a recovery in crude supply from the Middle East.

Oil gains after Trump denies he is willing to ease sanctions on Iran

Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) hit a 10-month high in early trade on Wednesday after its joint venture with SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG) and Gentari Sdn Bhd signed a term sheet with a US-based technology company for a 680MW renewable energy project in Perak.

Gamuda hits 10-month high on renewable energy venture with SD Guthrie

WASHINGTON (Sept 29): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said tech executives agreed to establish voluntary standards for AI and reiterated his support for rapid expansion of data centres, as concerns mount over AI safety and the industry's growing footprint in communities.

Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data centre expansion

VS Industry Bhd (KL:VS) hit a two-month high on Wednesday after the electronic manufacturing services provider reported a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss.

VS Industry hits two-month high after smaller 4Q and full-year loss surprise

Global bonds wobbled on Wednesday and were set for their worst month in years, hit by a toxic mix of deteriorating government finances, a glut of issuances and rising inflation as the seven-month-old US-Israeli war on Iran keeps energy costs elevated.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 30): AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd (KL:AEONCR) fell to a 10-month low while analysts turned cautious following a weaker-than-expected quarter at the consumer finance firm.

AEON Credit falls to 10-month low as 2Q results underwhelm investors, analysts

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

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Sept 30, 2026 

Hengyuan Refining Company Bhd (KL:HENGYUAN) fell over 20% in morning trade on Wednesday, prompting a suspension in the intraday short selling of the stock.

Digital wealth platform Cashku announced a distribution partnership with Kenanga Investors Bhd (KIB) to offer investors selected funds with no sales charge and a minimum investment amount of RM10.

Cashku teams up with Kenanga Investors to offer funds from RM10 with no sales charge

Stocks joined bonds lower as a drop in oil prices did little to allay Wall Street’s concerns that still-elevated energy costs could fuel inflation and spur Federal Reserve rate hikes.

US stocks fall as long-term yields hit 24-year high

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte Ltd has acquired 16 hotels in Japan operated by Marriott International Inc for about ¥125 billion (US$800 million or RM3.25 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.

Singapore's GIC acquires 16 Marriott-run hotels in Japan amid tourism boom — Bloomberg

MILWAUKEE (Sept 29): US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Tuesday that the Trump administration will take into consideration tariff caps negotiated in trade deals with countries as it weighs potential new duties in an investigation on excess industrial capacity.

US trade chief to consider trade deal tariff caps in excess capacity probe

At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly, the need for cybersecurity spending has also increased significantly. According to a global survey of about 300 cybersecurity leaders conducted by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and released on Aug 27, cybersecurity spending is expected to continue to grow strongly, with more than 80% of respondents planning to increase their budgets through 2027.

Rising AI complexity fuels cybersecurity spending

ORLANDO, Florida (Sept 29):&nbsp;Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has few cards left to play to free the US from its debt chokehold. He appears to be putting all his money on one: an AI-driven economic growth boom. It's unlikely to be the ace he thinks it is.

"We're going to have to gro...

Opinion: Can the US grow its way out of debt? Don't bet on it

theedgemalaysia.com highlighted three stocks with positive momentum and three stocks with negative momentum at Bursa Malaysia's afternoon close on Wednesday (Sept 30).

Stocks with momentum on Sept 30, 2026: VisDynamics, West River, Gamuda, Wegmans, SNS Network, CAB Cakaran

Malaysia already has some of the ingredients for a leadership position among Asean in sustainable commercial buildings: a substantial domestic energy base, strong year-round solar resources and, increasingly, developments that combine rooftop solar, efficient cooling and thermal energy storage.

Opinion: Malaysia can lead Asean on sustainable buildings — if it scales what already works

A total of 29 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as at 10am on Wednesday.

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