by Leni Marlina | Jun 3, 2026 | International
Stocks steadied as strong tech earnings offset oil’s intraday swing; Brent crude reversed a sharp jump above US$126/bbl. Nasdaq futures rose after Alphabet and Amazon results, while Microsoft and Meta lagged. Markets face mixed drivers: solid earnings and AI optimism...
by Leni Marlina | May 26, 2026 | Malaysia
Foreign funds turned net buyers in 2026, with YTD net inflows of over RM11bn into Malaysian equities and bonds (equities >RM3bn, bonds RM8.4bn). Key beneficiaries: industrials, financials, plantation; top net‑bought stocks include Press Metal and MISC, while telecoms,...
by Leni Marlina | May 26, 2026 | Malaysia
Malaysia’s GDP grew 5.4% in 1Q2026, supported by household spending, investment and E&E exports, but momentum weakened sharply from 6.2% in the prior quarter. Monthly growth slowed to 4.1% by March, with private consumption and investment easing and seasonally...
by Leni Marlina | May 26, 2026 | Malaysia
Ringgit mengukuh pagi Isnin kepada 3.9635/9705 vs USD, didorong sentimen pasaran global dan harapan rundingan AS‑Iran. DXY turun 0.25% manakala WTI & Brent susut >5%. Ringgit dijangka bergerak sekitar RM3.95, namun melemah berbanding beberapa mata wang utama dan...
by Leni Marlina | May 26, 2026 | International
The Trump administration’s “Economic Fury” sanctions aimed to cripple Iran’s economy but have largely failed so far, as Iran weathers measures—continuing oil sales to China—while sanctions resemble past “Maximum Pressure” tactics....
