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Markets Stage Turnaround But AI Still Faltering
World equity markets recovered on the back of three nights of relative lull in the US-Iran war, although concern over AI and tech prospects kept the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Malaysia's Auto Market Shifts Up a Gear
Malaysia's automotive sector has continued to outperform expectations, with vehicle sales rising in the first half of the year despite economic uncer…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Markets Reassess the AI Boom
Investors are becoming less willing to overlook soaring AI spending by Big Tech, even as companies continue to post strong revenue growth - this is e…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Markets Navigate Oil, Fed and Tariff Risks
Investors are balancing a resilient US economy against rising geopolitical and policy risks, with higher oil prices, shifting Federal Reserve expecta…
3 months ago
Markets Watch Inflation and Central Banks
Rising US fuel prices, renewed geopolitical tensions, and a weakening Japanese yen are forcing investors to reassess the outlook for inflation, inter…
3 months ago
Tourism: Aim for Value Over Volume
Foreign tourist arrivals have returned to Malaysia, reaching 26.6 million in 2025 and surpassing pre-pandemic levels of 26.1 million in 2019. However…
3 months ago
Markets Weigh Oil, Rates and Risk
Global markets are navigating a complex mix of geopolitical tensions, resilient economic data, and shifting expectations for interest rates. Despite …
3 months ago
Asian Equities & AI: Where is It Heading Towards?
The artificial intelligence boom has fuelled a rally in Asian stock markets to record highs as investors rushed to join the AI bandwagon. But the rec…
3 months ago
Tech Stocks : Correction or Something More?
Wall Street chalked up another red day with equities pressured by elevated crude oil prices thanks to the US-Israel war on Iran, while tech stocks co…
3 months ago
Markets in the Red : War and an AI Sell-off
The past week saw equities slump as the US-Iran war escalated and investors sold of tech and AI stocks. Laurent Lequeu, Independent Market Analyst & …
3 months ago