Business : BNM To Keep OPR At 2.75 Pct On Contained Inflation, Growth -- Kenanga IB

OPR kekal pada 2.75 peratus 

PETALING JAYA: Jawatankuasa Dasar Monetari (MPC) Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) mengekalkan Kadar Dasar Semalaman (OPR) pada paras 2.75 peratus, sejajar dengan prospek pertumbuhan ekonomi yang kekal mampan serta inflasi yang terkawal. BNM berkata, penunjuk terkini menunjukkan pertumbuhan global yang berdaya tahan secara keseluruhan, disokong oleh pengembangan teknologi yang kukuh serta keadaan bekalan dan harga komoditi ... Read more The post OPR kekal pada 2.75 peratus appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Ramifications of the IPO market surge in Africa 

On June 23, 2026, Family Bank plc, an indigenous Kenyan financial institution, listed by introduction on the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE), becoming the latest addition to the bourse under the ticker FMLY with 1.66Bn shares. Trading at an introductory price of KSh 18.00 per share, Family Bank’s opening market cap topped KSh 29.9Bn. By the close of the first trading session, shares had settled at KSh 26.00, a gain of 44.44 on the introductory price, lifting the bank's market cap to KSh 43.24Bn. The listing is the largest private sector debut on the NSE in over 17 years, surpassing in significance a decade-long drought in which the bourse recorded no meaningful primary listings from homegrown financial institutions.

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Ramifications Of The IPO Market Surge In Africa

By Eric Osiakwan On June 23, 2026, Family Bank plc, an indigenous Kenyan financial institution, listed by introduction on the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE), becoming the latest addition to the bourse under the ticker FMLY with 1.66Bn shares. Trading at an introductory price of KSh 18.00 per share, Family Bank’s opening market cap topped KSh []

AMMN�seen entering higher-earnings phase on downstream push

PT Amman Mineral Internasional Tbk. (AMMN) is poised for stronger long-term earnings as downstream processing reshapes ...

RM Capital Expands Access to Purchase Order Funding for SA Growth Firms

As the South African financial year settles into its second half, RM Capital is helping growth companies convert confirmed orders into delivered sales. Johannesburg, June 2026. With many South African businesses moving into the back half of the financial year and weighing up how to meet rising demand without straining their cash position, RM Capital []

BNM to keep OPR at 2.75pc on contained inflation, growth

BNM to keep OPR at 2.75pc on contained inflation, growth

GCash parent Mynt looks to Philippine IPO to raise up to P92.3 billion

SINGAPORE — Mynt, the parent of Philippine mobile wallet GCash, has filed for a proposed initial public offering in Manila that could raise as much as P92.3 billion (1.5 billion), the company said in a statement. RELATED: E-wallet firm Mynt aiming for 8 billion valuation in IPO, sources say | Globe Telecom moves ahead with Mynt IPO-related filings At its maximum, [] The post GCash parent Mynt looks to Philippine IPO to raise up to P92.3 billion appeared first on Interaksyon.

BNP Paribas: The Market Is Underestimating Valuation Risk

BNP Paribas: The Market Is Underestimating Valuation Risk

El Niño, prolonged Middle East war seen keeping Philippine inflation elevated

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Headline inflation could stay above the Philippine central bank’s target for longer if price pressures worsen amid the looming El Niño season, renewed Middle East conflict, and a potential de-anchoring of inflation expectations. In its latest Monetary Policy Report following its June meeting, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said []

Bank of Russia bought $69.45 mln worth of yuan with settlements on June 26

The volume of foreign currency purchases on the domestic market with settlements on June 25 amounted to 68.17 mln

Business : AEON Credit Service's Net Profit Higher At RM95.16 Mln In 1QFY2027

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended May 31, 2026 for the financial year (FY) 2027 (1QFY2027) rose to RM95.16 million from RM77.54 million in 1QFY2026.

Fruit and vegetables fill North Korea’s markets as prices climb

North Korean markets are stocked with more imported fruit and greenhouse-grown produce than they have been in years, but soaring prices are leaving many shoppers priced out even as the displays look more abundant than ever. According to a Daily NK source in North Hamgyong province, markets in Hoeryong and other cities have recently seen []

How Much Should You Tip in 2026? A Practical Guide for Inflation-Weary Customers

How Much Should You Tip in 2026? A Practical Guide for Inflation-Weary Customers

PM says govt. should put top priority on reining in inflation

Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Thursday the government should focus on reining in inflation, after data showed that the country's consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in 30 months last month due to the lingering impact of the Middle East conflict. Despite easing tensions in the Middle East, the government should not let its guard down as the economy is still facing challenges, such as high oil prices and a weakened Korean won, Han said while presiding over an emergency economic response

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Singapore inflation holds steady in May despite mixed price pressures

Higher transport and food costs offset by lower telecom prices. The post Singapore inflation holds steady in May despite mixed price pressures appeared first on BOL News.

(3rd LD) Consumer prices rise to highest in 30 months in June on Middle East war impact

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Philippine inflation eases, but rate hikes still likely

ASIA/PACIFIC: Philippine headline inflation eased to 6.4 year-on-year in June, driven by softer transport and food price pressures. Yet core inflation accelerated to 4.4, highlighting persistent underlying cost pressures. Despite signs inflation may have peaked, sticky services and utility prices and food supply risks support our view of further rate hikes

Inflation eases to 6.4% in June 2026 as fuel, food prices cool

Though lower domestic oil prices and cheaper major food items have pushed inflation down, it remains well above the government’s target range of 2 to 4

Jollibee Group Brands Recognized as Top Three Most Valuable Restaurant Brands in Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026 Report, Led by Jollibee's 32% Brand Value Growth to USD3.3 Billion

Key Highlights: Jollibee Group brands Jollibee, Mang Inasal, and Chowking ranked as the Philippines' top three most valuable restaurant brands in the Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026 report. The Philippine restaurant sector reached approximately USD4.1 billion in brand value, growing 29 ...