UM consumer sentiment index falls to lowest level in over 2 years in March
CHICAGO, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The Consumer Sentiment Index released Friday by the University of Michigan (UM) Surveys of Consumers fell to 57.0 in the March 2025 survey, down from 64.7 in February and below last March's 79.4.
February’s producer price index up 0.3% in February
Malaysia's producer price index (PPI) for local production increased by 0.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) in February 2025, easing from the 0.8% rise recorded in January, according to the Statistics Department (DoSM).
Malaysia's producer price index rises a modest 0.3% in Feb 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Producer Price Index (PPI) for local production increased by 0.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in February 2025, easing from the 0.8 per cent rise recorded in January, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Wall St Week Ahead: Transport index slump poses trouble spot
Even as US stocks seek to regain their footing, weakness in a closely followed index of transportation shares is a sign of growing investor worries about the economy.
Govt unity dept says Malaysia can reach 0.7 unity index target this year
TUMPAT: The National Unity and Integration Department is confident that the National Unity Index value can increase to 0.7 this year, from an initial score of 0.567.
High UV index hits orange level in March in Myanmar: public advised to take precautions against sun exposure and heat
YANGON: In the second week of March, the ultraviolet (UV) index was at the orange level, indicating a high UV index, as announced by the Ministry of Information.
Malaysians report higher level of happiness than global average, Ipsos index shows
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ipsos Happiness Index 2025 finds that Malaysians report higher levels of happiness than the global average and several developed Asian countries.
Unity Department aims for 0.7 in National Unity Index this year
TUMPAT: The National Unity and Integration Department is confident that the National Unity Index (IPNas) value can reach 0.7 this year.
FBM KLCI rallies as best-performing regional index
The FBM KLCI emerged as the top-performing index in the region yesterday, gaining 1.69% as it bounced back from a significant five-day sell-off, driven by bargain hunting.
Heat index in Pangasinan, Philippines may rise up to 42°C Saturday (March 8)
MANILA: The heat index in Dagupan, Pangasinan is forecast to reach 42°C on Saturday (March 8), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
Hong Kong's financing, insurance business receipts indices rise significantly in 2024
HONG KONG, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The business receipts indices of Hong Kong's financing, insurance and transportation industries showed double-digit increases in 2024, the Census and Statistics Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced on Tuesday.
Ringgit rises as US$ index retreats
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) eased to 103.419 points from 103.900 points previously, despite stronger-than-expected US job openings, an economist said.
High heat index prompts face-to-face class suspensions in the Philippines
MANILA: Face-to-face classes on Tuesday (March 4) have been suspended in various Luzon areas due to the high heat index forecast by the state weather bureau.
Leading index shows economy still resilient
The Malaysian economy, as measured by the leading index (LI), continues to show an encouraging near-term growth trend buoyed by the manufacturing sector, strong labour market and construction of housing units.
Bargain hunting drives FBM KLCI rally, lifting index by 20.68 points
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI staged a rally after yesterday's sell-off, driven by buying interest in banking and Petronas-linked stocks.
Malaysia’s consumer confidence index rises 4%, surpassing global average
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Consumer Confidence Index increased by four percent in January 2025 compared to the previous year, according to a survey conducted by market research firm Ipsos.
Major stock market indices worldwide
BEIJING, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The following are the indices of major stock markets worldwide on Tuesday.
China ranks 2nd in global soft power index
LONDON, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- China has become the world's second most influential soft power nation after the United States, according to the sixth annual Global Soft Power Index released here by Brand Finance on Thursday.
Genting Malaysia, Inari removed from MSCI Malaysia Index
KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Malaysia Bhd and Inari Amertron Bhd have been removed from the MSCI Malaysia Index following the February review.
North Macedonia's producer price index up 6.1 pct in 2024
SKOPJE, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) -- North Macedonia's producer price index (PPI) rose 6.1 percent year-on-year in 2024, according to a report from the State Statistics Office released on Monday.
