Currencies
Japan’s Nikkei lost a staggering 4,451 points on Monday (August 5) – the biggest drop in history. That’s more than 12%, dragging the country’s stock market losses to 25% since early July. The biggest one-day drop means the index is entering the bear market. It instantly brings back the memory of “Black Monday” in October 1987, […]
... written on Aug 06 2024Many Pakatan Harapan hardcore supporters do not like it when Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is being criticized. They had no idea the danger of blindly supporting a man who walks the corridors of power. All power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. This is not to say Anwar had stolen money, but power […]
... written on Jul 08 2024Since the price of gold broke the US$2,300 level for the first time in April this year, it has met with resistance after hitting US$2,450 an ounce. The commodity is now trading between the support level of US$2,300 and resistance level of US$2,400. The spectacular climb was due to not only geopolitical crises – in […]
... written on Jun 27 2024BlackRock was founded in 1988 by Laurence Fink, Robert Kapito and Susan Wagner. An American multinational investment company which does not discriminate, it invests in everything under the Sun that makes money – from fossil fuels to Chinese People’s Liberation Army. It does not care about climate change or gun violence, let alone human rights […]
... written on Jun 23 2024China has been Malaysia’s crucial partner since 2009, with total trade last year hitting RM450.84 billion (US$95.65 billion). Although trade with China fell by 7.3% in 2023, China continued to be Malaysia’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years, commanding 17.1% share of Malaysia’s total trade. In comparison, the U.S.-Malaysia commerce declined by 6.5% to […]
... written on Jun 20 2024Until the diesel subsidy was scrapped beginning June 10, the country had to spend RM14.5 billion annually on the subsidy. Minister of Finance II Amir Hamzah Azizan said diesel subsidies cost Malaysia RM1 billion a month, while losses from leakages or smuggling amount to a staggering RM4.5 million every day. The cut would save the […]
... written on Jun 15 2024In a desperate effort to buy votes, especially from fellow Malay Muslims of whom 80% did not vote for Anwar Ibrahim in the last November 2022 General Election, the Malaysian Prime Minister announced a record hike in civil servants’ salary of more than 13%. He bragged on Labour Day that the RM10 billion allocations is […]
... written on May 07 2024The realm of forex trading is a dynamic landscape, where traders navigate through the intricate web of currencies, constantly seeking opportunities for profit. In this article, we delve into the nuances of forex trading, exploring strategies, market dynamics, and the role of key currency pairs like xbrusd and dge. Understanding Forex Trading Forex, short […]
... written on Apr 05 2024In Malaysia, adhering to tax obligations on trading income is a fundamental requirement for engaging in legal Forex trading. However, the intricate tax laws and regulations surrounding Forex trading profits often pose challenges for traders to fully comprehend and navigate. Many investors find themselves grappling with the complexities of tax compliance, unsure of their responsibilities […]
... written on Mar 14 2024As neighbouring Malaysia was plagued with dangerous religious extremism, where radical Islamist is known to calling for protest on foreign artists, as well as government officials introducing weird rules at the eleventh hour, Singapore saw a huge potential in concert as magnet to boost tourism. Clearly, event tourism is something which Malaysia doesn’t understand. […]
... written on Mar 02 2024