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Markets, Calm Before The Storm?
Despite geopolitical tensions, uncertain trade tariffs and slower global growth, equity markets continue to inch higher. We ask Michele Schneider, Ch…
1 year, 4 months ago
Fed Trying to Be Neutral like Switzerland
With President Donald Trump announcing a ceasefire between Isreal and Iran, markets and oil markets have bounced. We ask
Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Str…
1 year, 4 months ago
Expect Volatile Oil Prices And Markets
Over the weekend, the US bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. We discuss the implications of this with
Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst, KCM Trade and…
1 year, 4 months ago
Retailers Want A Deferment Of The SST
The retail industry has joined calls for the government to defer the upcoming expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) citing rising cost and imp…
1 year, 4 months ago
Impact of SST On Markets Limited
Despite the government maintaining a full-year GDP forecast of 4.5–5.5%, the local market is down 8% year-to-date, raising concerns about underlying …
1 year, 4 months ago
Israel-Iran Conflict Repercussions On US Economy
Song Seng Wun, Economic Advisor, CGS International Securities shares his perspective on whether an escalated Israel-Iran conflict will have a signifi…
1 year, 4 months ago
Trading Strategy Post-FOMC Decision & Geopolitical Tensions
The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates steady at 4.25% to 4.5%, but signaled that it may make two rate cuts later this year. Tony Nash, CEO o…
1 year, 4 months ago
Energy Transition And Green Energy Winners
Malaysia recently played host to Energy Asia, a forum that champions the energy transition. Imran Yusof, Head of Research, MIDF tells us what are som…
1 year, 4 months ago
Volatility Calls For Diversification
Global volatility from Trump’s tariffs, unresolved trade tensions, and an expiring suspension period have shaken confidence in markets, leaving inves…
1 year, 4 months ago
US Fed Decision In Focus, ASEAN-US Trade Concerns
Data released overnight include US retail sales which showed a 0.9% decline, more than the 0.6% forecast by economists. Additionally, the FOMC meetin…
1 year, 4 months ago