KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar this morning as demand for

OPEC predicted stronger demand for its crude on a combination of rising global fuel consumption and

As a born optimist, I consider 2021 to have been a year of recovery.... But the global recovery remains uneven, owing to countries’ varying pre-pandemic economic conditions and divergent stimulus policies.To be sure, covid-19 vaccines have been a game-changer.... Rising vaccination rates boosted herd immunity, creating opportunities to ease restrictions and jump-start the economy....

Many of them are recovering from the aftermath of a crisis, and may not be in the position to undertake changes, nor be able to bear the costs involved.“ Another factor is the kind of job disruption they could cause.... The OPR will likely settle lower than pre-pandemic levels still, ” he said. Nambiar added that it was very unlikely the central bank would want to intervene in the first quarter of next year.... “ Bank Negara will want to see how the economy is panning out before considering an

posted stronger financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 mainly driven by the

, stronger investor confidence and various government initiatives launched to put the economy on a

it foresees stronger prospects for the remainder of the year. According to the research firm, retail

it foresees stronger prospects for the remainder of the year. According to the research firm, retail

demand and a delay in government spending due to national elections last year.In the three months to

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit traded easier against the US dollar this morning amid stronger demand for