Bursa Malaysia surges as Middle East tensions show signs of easing
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia joined a global rally on Wednesday, tracking gains across regional markets after US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could end within two to three weeks.
Bursa joins surge in global stocks as Trump lays out timeline to leave Iran
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI ended the early session 0.9% higher as global equities rallied after US President Donald Trump set a timeline for an end to the Middle East conflict.
Japan's Nikkei jumps 4% on Trump's talk of timeline to end Middle East war
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average rose nearly 4% on Wednesday, supported by hopes of a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict after U.S. President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could end in two to three weeks.
Asia markets rally on optimism Iran war could end soon
SINGAPORE: Stocks and bonds rallied and the dollar wallowed at the start of the Asian trading session on Wednesday on hopes of a de-escalation in the Iran conflict, while significantly better-than-expected economic data for March propelled a rebound in Korean and Japanese shares.
FBM KLCI gaps up as optimism builds over war's end
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI left an upside gap in its wake as investors flocked into local equities amid hopes the Trump administration was looking to quickly end the West Asian conflict.
Wall Street soars on potential war off-ramp
Wall Street ended sharply higher on Tuesday, lifted by speculation about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict that has sent oil prices soaring and fuelled fears of global inflation in recent weeks.
US bonds rally as traders bet on Fed rate cut
The US bond market rallied back from its deepest selloff in 17 months as traders ditched wagers that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will hike interest rates, with the focus shifting to speculation the Iran war will deepen an economic slowdown.
Bursa, FTSE Russell invite feedback on enhancements to FBM KLCI, FBM70
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia and FTSE Russell are inviting feedback from members of the public and investment community with regards to proposed enhancements to the methodologies of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) and the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Mid 70 Index (FBM70).
Bursa Malaysia rebounds to close slightly higher, led by healthcare, utilities and banks
KUALA LUMPUR: Shares on Bursa Malaysia reversed yesterday's losses to finish higher on Tuesday, driven by buying interest in healthcare, utilities and banking counters.
Japan's Nikkei wraps up worst month since 2008 as Mideast crisis drags on
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average fell for the fourth straight day on Tuesday, capping its worst month since the 2008 global financial crisis as the widening Middle East war weighed on sentiment.
