Global fund is lending near record US$150bil
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is lending near a record amount to almost 100 countries, evidence of its growing role…
Economy
IRS chief sees workforce topping 100,000 in three years
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) commissioner Danny Werfel says that the tax agency will need to boost its workforce…
Bank Negara is committed to maintaining confidence in the ringgit
MALAYSIA's strong economic fundamentals, resilient economic growth, and stable external sector indicate that the ringgit is undervalued at its current…
Malaysian economy to grow 4%–5% in 2024
THE country’s growth will be driven mainly by resilient domestic expenditure, with additional support emanating from the expected recovery in…
Headline inflation to average between 2% and 3.5% in 2024
HEADLINE inflation is expected to remain moderate amid contained cost pressures from easing global supply conditions.
UK inflation cools by slightly more than expected in February
LONDON: British inflation cooled in February by slightly more than economists and the Bank of England expected, according to data…
International market demand expected to pick up
Improving demand from international markets, together with the anticipated rebound in China’s economy and the global semiconductor market, will bode…
Improved earnings outlook for technology sector in 2024 on high orders
UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) Research is maintaining a positive outlook on the technology sector, backed by an improving earnings outlook…
Holistic reform needed to tackle household debt
The surge in the country’s household debt level is symptomatic of broader systemic issues in the economy rather than isolated…