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CNBC Daily Open: Fed’s quarter-point cut brings little cheer to U.S. markets
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday stateside cut interest rates by a quarter point, bringing the overnight funds rate range between 4% and 4.25%. That move was fully priced in markets — so traders got what they expected.
Oil prices hold steady as markets await Fed rate decision
Oil prices held steady in early trading on Wednesday, after rising more than 1 per cent in the previous session on drone attacks on Russian ports and refineries, while traders awaited an expected rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
SunSirs: Malaysia's Total Monitored Natural Rubber Production Increased by 36.7% Month-on-month in July
According to the Malaysian Department of Statistics on September 12, natural rubber exports in July 2025 fell 22.8% year-on-year to 37,198 tons, but increased 25.2% month-on-month.
China’s economy withstands trade chaos but momentum likely slowed
The Chinese economy rode out the tariff rollercoaster in May even as domestic consumption likely weakened again, after the government’s massive fiscal stimulus and frontloading by exporters offset shocks from abroad.
Asian currencies, stock slip on risk-off after Israel strikes Iran
Asian stock markets and currencies fell on Friday as investors rushed to safe havens after Israel struck Iran's nuclear and military sites, deepening market jitters already stoked by global trade tensions.
In stunning U-turn, Trump walks back some tariffs, triggering historic market rally
WASHINGTON: In a stunning reversal, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would temporarily lower the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries while further ramping up pressure on China, sending U.S. stocks rocketing higher.
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