Malaysia's central bank holds key rate at 2.75%, as expected
Malaysia’s central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady at its final policy review of the year on Thursday (Nov 6), as expected by economists, amid subdued inflation and steady…
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Malaysia holds key rate as economy proves resilient to tariffs
Standing pat gives the central bank room to act decisively if conditions worsen next year MALAYSIA kept interest rates unchanged as the central bank remained confident that the economy can…
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Holds Food Drive As Trump Administration Threatens to Halt SNAP Benefits for Millions of Americans
With the Trump Administration threatening to withhold SNAP benefits to Americans in need, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has launched a food drive to support the Los Angeles Food Bank and the St.…
Australia shares hit lowest in over a month as RBA holds rates, signals caution
Australian shares finished at their lowest in more than a month on Tuesday (Nov 4) after the central bank left its key rate unchanged as expected and signalled a cautious stance on further…
Gold holds under US$4,000 on dollar resilience, Fed rate-cut outlook
Bullion hit a record high of US$4,381.21 on Oct 20, but have fallen close to 10% since Gold traded below the US$4,000 per ounce mark again on Tuesday (Nov 4) as the US dollar remained…
US sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills
The United States hit Russia’s major oil companies with sanctions on Wednesday and accused the Russians of a lack of commitment toward ending the war in Ukraine, as Moscow conducted a…
Jeff Merkley holds the Senate floor for 22 hours to protest Trump
Sen. Jeff Merkley concluded a 22-hour Senate floor speech on Wednesday, stopping short of breaking the record as he railed against President Trump. Source link
Jeff Merkley Holds Marathon Speech on Senate Floor Warning About Trump
“I’ve come to the Senate floor tonight to ring the alarm bells. We’re in the most perilous moment, the biggest threat to our republic since the Civil War. President Trump is shredding our…
Gold holds drop as traders focus on US-China trade, credit woes
Gold steadied following a sharp drop for precious metals on Friday (Oct 17), with traders weighing the latest developments in trade tensions as well as jitters surrounding US regional…
Javier Bardem Says Israeli Film Boycott Does Not Discriminate Against ‘Individuals’, and Instead Holds ‘Companies and Institutions All Over the World Accountable’
Javier Bardem is speaking out in support of Film Workers for Palestine. “Regarding the Film Workers for Palestine pledge, I want this to be very clear,” he said in a statement to CNN. “We…
Thai central bank unexpectedly holds rates; trims growth forecast
The forecast for headline inflation this year is cut to zero, from 0.5% previously Thailand’s central bank left its key interest rate steady on Wednesday (Oct 8), surprising markets which…
Gold holds steady as investors await key US economic data
GOLD prices held steady on Thursday as investors awaited key US economic data for further insights into Federal Reserve policy, with a slightly weaker dollar lending some support to…
‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ Holds No. 1 at U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Stays Strong
Universal’s “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” led the U.K. and Ireland box office for a second weekend, taking £2.2 million ($3 million) to lift its total to £10.1 million ($13.7 million),…
KKR holds first Asia board meeting in Tokyo, as Japan leads firm’s regional growth
New York-headquartered KKR is holding its first board meeting in Asia this week in Tokyo, a spokesperson for the firm said on Tuesday (Sep 23), underscoring how important Japan has become…
Copper holds gain as production halt at Indonesia mine persists
The latest report signals there may be a prolonged suspension at the mine that could quickly tighten the market Copper held gains from the previous session, as traders weighed the impact…
Gold holds firm near record high as markets eye Fed policy signals
Gold held firm near a record high on Monday (Sep 22) as investors awaited US inflation data and a slew of Federal Reserve speakers this week for additional policy cues after the central…
BOE holds rates at 4%, keeps cautious stance on future cuts
Policymakers also voted to reduce the pace at which the BOE is reducing its government bond holdings The Bank of England held interest rates at 4 per cent and left the prospect of more…
Oil holds gains as investors eye impact from attacks on Russian energy facilities
Oil prices were little changed on Monday as investors assessed the impact of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries that could disrupt its crude and fuel exports, while also eyeing…
ECB holds rates unchanged, offers no clues about next move
The ECB halved its key rate to 2% in the year to June but has been on hold ever since The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday (Sep 11) as expected but offered…
Malaysia's central bank holds key rate at 2.75%
Bank Negara Malaysia said its monetary policy stance was “appropriate and supportive of the economy amid price stability” — Malaysia’s central…
Gold holds firm near record high on US rate-cut expectations
Gold held steady on Thursday (Sep 4), hovering near all-time high hit in the previous session, buoyed by global uncertainties and increased expectations for a US interest rate cut, while…
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Holds No. 1 at Korea Box Office
Japanese blockbuster “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle” held the top spot at the Korean box office for a second weekend, grossing $6.3 million from 800,819…
Oil holds in tight range, rising output offsets Russia supply disruptions
Oil prices traded in a tight range on Monday as worries about rising output and the impact of US tariffs on demand offset supply disruptions stemming from intensified Russia-Ukraine…
Trump’s pressure on Fed independence holds global risk, ECB’s Rehn says
President Donald Trump’s escalating attacks on the US Federal Reserve could have substantial and global knock-on effects on the financial markets and the real economy, ECB policymaker Olli…