European Union leaders gather in a Belgian castle on Thursday to thrash out how they can compete economically with a global rival like China and a less reliable ally like the U.S. as the rules-based world order frays.
Most Asian stock markets rose modestly on Wednesday, with Australian shares leading gains on an earnings-driven rally, while investors assessed soft Chinese inflation figures.
China's car sales in January fell at the fastest pace in nearly two years as competition steepens in the cutthroat market where automakers are grappling with fading government subsidies, softening demand and tighter regulations.
Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan expressed cautious optimism Tuesday that the current policy rate will guide inflation toward the Fed's 2% target while maintaining labor market stability.
U.S. business inventories increased less than expected in November as stocks at retailers fell, government data showed on Tuesday.
The Government, through the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda), has allocated RM22.308 million to assist Sabah’s rubber smallholders through comprehensive development initiatives.