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Malaysia’s import growth slowed sharply in July 2026, with year-on-year expansion easing to 36.4%, down from a robust 43.9% recorded in June 2026. The latest data, updated on 20 August...

Malaysia’s trade surplus expanded markedly in July 2026, with the trade balance rising to 22.50B from 14.90B in June 2026, according to data updated on 20 August 2026. The latest...

Malaysia’s export growth eased in July 2026, with the year-over-year change in exports slowing to 38.0%, down from a sharp 45.4% expansion recorded in June 2026. The latest figures, updated...

Malaysian palm oil futures extended their gains, trading around MYR 4,920 per tonne and holding near their highest level since early April. Sentiment was supported by stronger edible oil prices...

The Indian rupee firmed to about 95.62 per dollar, rebounding from a three-week low as a softer US dollar and lower US Treasury yields lent support. The dollar index dropped...

Australia’s 10-year government bond yield fell back below 5%, hitting a one-week low after weaker-than-expected labor market data tempered expectations of further interest rate hikes by the RBA. Employment declined...

The Australian dollar slipped to around $0.71, pulling back from a ten-week high hit in the previous session as weaker labor market data tempered expectations of another rate hike...

Asian equity markets rebounded on Thursday after global bond yields retreated from multi-year highs, following a US move to curb long-term borrowing costs by expanding its bond buyback program...

Indonesian shares climbed 69 points, or 1.1%, to 6,465 in early Thursday trading, rebounding from the previous session’s losses with broad-based gains across major sectors. Sentiment improved after Bank Indonesia...

China’s 10-year government bond yield climbed toward 1.69% on Thursday, though it remained close to its lowest level since July 2025. The move came after the People’s Bank of China...