<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>（吉隆坡28日讯）由于美国国债收益率强劲，对美元的需求增加，令吉兑美元今日开盘走低。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>然而，令吉跌势受到油价走稳的限制，因中国放松新冠防控限制，需求有望复苏。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>截至9时，令吉兑美元跌至4.4280/4335，相比昨日收盘的4.4205/4255。</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>SPI Asset Management董事经理Stephen Innes指出，由于对通胀担忧，美国国债收益率走高，因中国的消费复苏可能引发主要大宗商品的新一轮价格压力。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>他向马新社说：“中国流动性回归的不确定依然存在，大马出口在2023年上半年将出现多大的反弹还是个问号。”</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>与此同时，令吉兑一篮子主要货币大多走高。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>令吉兑英镑从昨日的5.3267/3327，升至5.3220/3286、兑日元由3.3182/3222，增至3.3111/3155，以及兑欧元自4.7092/7145，微扬至4.7056/7115。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>令吉兑新元则跌至3.2880/2926，昨日收报3.2847/2889。</p></div>

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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>（编译：陈慧珊）</p></div>

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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p><em>English version：</em><a href="https://www.theedgemarkets.com/node/649726" target="_blank">Ringgit opens lower versus US dollar</a></p></div>


（吉隆坡28日讯）由于美国国债收益率强劲，对美元的需求增加，令吉兑美元今日开盘走低。

然而，令吉跌势受到油价走稳的限制，因中国放松新冠防控限制，需求有望复苏。

截至9时，令吉兑美元跌至4.4280/4335，相比昨日收盘的4.4205/4255。

SPI Asset Management董事经理Stephen Innes指出，由于对通胀担忧，美国国债收益率走高，因中国的消费复苏可能引发主要大宗商品的新一轮价格压力。

他向马新社说：“中国流动性回归的不确定依然存在，大马出口在2023年上半年将出现多大的反弹还是...

令吉兑美元低开

China passed a law on Friday strengthening its trade defence capabilities as the US and the European Union take aim at Beijing over excess industrial capacity.

China passes tariff law amid tensions with trading partners

FRANKFURT/BERLIN/PRAGUE (April 26): Thyssenkrupp will sell a 20% stake in its steel business to the energy holding controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, a major breakthrough for the German conglomerate after years of unsuccessful attempts to divest the unit.

Thyssenkrupp sells stake in steel unit to Czech billionaire Kretinsky

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday.

BCorp, Capital A, AAX, YNH, Sam Engineering, Turiya, Gadang, Microlink, Nestle, Wiradani, D&O, Homeritz, Unisem

(April 26): HSBC Holdings Plc successfully fought off a London court claim brought by a group of investors in a £1.3 billion (US$1.6 billion) lawsuit over tax breaks linked to Walt Disney Co film financing.

HSBC wins £1.3 bil suit over Disney film finance scandal

KUB Malaysia Bhd has extended the deadline for its mandatory general offer for Central Cables Bhd (CCB) a second time to May 20 from April 30, according to its latest filing on Bursa Malaysia.

KUB extends deadline for CCB MGO a second time

EVENING 5: Five things you need to know today

KUALA LUMPUR (April 26): KPJ Healthcare Bhd, through its premier educational institution KPJ Healthcare University (KPJU), has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Friday with Trusx Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Trustr), a global digital health organisation, as an initiative to revolutionise healthcare.

KPJ Healthcare, Trusx Malaysia collaborate for AI-driven healthcare solutions

Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Friday as most megacap growth stocks rose after robust quarterly results from Alphabet pushed its market value over US$2 trillion (RM9.5 trillion), while an in-line inflation reading calmed interest rate jitters.

Wall Street rises as Big Tech charges higher

In today’s edition of Evening 5: 00:00 Merger of airlines enough to reverse negative equity - Fernandes 02:16 Govt set to unveil second 5G network next week  03:26 Unisem’s 1Q hit by margins, forex 04:30 Berjaya Corp denies Forest City casino talks   05:30 Homeritz’s 2Q earnings spike on stronger greenback

EVENING 5: Merger of airlines enough to reverse negative equity - Fernandes

A weekly round-up of tanker and dry bulk market (April 26, 2024)

Baltic Exchange shipping updates: April 26, 2024

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (April 26): Gamuda Land, the property arm of Gamuda Bhd, has unveiled partners for Gardens Square, the latest commercial development at the 810-acre Gamuda Gardens in Sungai Buloh.</p>


Gamuda Land announces retail partners for upcoming commercial development in Gamuda Gardens

<p>The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has emerged as the second largest shareholder of aero-engine components manufacturer Sam Engineering &amp; Equipment (M) Bhd, after Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd.</p>


EPF emerges as second largest shareholder of Sam Engineering

<p>Gadang Holdings Bhd has secured a RM280 million contract to design and develop the Klang Valley Data Centre&nbsp;Block 2 in Cyberjaya from TM Technology Services Sdn Bhd, a business entity of Telekom Malaysia Bhd.</p>


Gadang wins RM280 mil Klang Valley data centre jobs from TM Technology

<p>Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday.</p>


<p>S P Setia Bhd will launch Casaville, which comprises 38 single-storey bungalows, in its Setia EcoHill township in Semenyih at end-April.</p>

<p>With a gross development value (GDV) of RM50 million, the homes measure 52ft by 90ft each, with built-ups from 1,994 to 2,074 sq ft, and a three-bedroom, three-bathroom layouts. The selling price starts from RM1.376 million. It is slated for completion in the second quarter of 2026.</p>


S P Setia to launch single-storey bungalows in Setia EcoHill at end-April

<p>Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow&nbsp;has announced that he is in talks with a group of companies which have recently participated in Selangor’s integrated circuit (IC) design park.</p>


Integrated circuit design firms to announce investments in Penang on Saturday, says Chow

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<p>Homeritz Corporation Bhd’s net profit surged by 65.9% in the second quarter ended Feb 29, 2024 (2QFY2024) to RM9.24 million, due to increased sales volume and a stronger US dollar.</p>


Homeritz’s 2Q net profit jumps 66% on increased sales volume, stronger greenback

<p>Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will be returning the allowance received as chairman of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, reiterating that he does not draw a salary for the position of prime minister that he has held since November 2022.</p>


Anwar returns Khazanah allowance, reiterates stance on salary waiver

<p>KNM Group Bhd said it is seeking court sanction for a new scheme of arrangement with its creditors. The PN17 group is also seeking a further extension of time to submit its regularisation plan.</p>


KNM seeks fresh scheme of arrangement with creditors

<p>Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's defamation lawsuit against former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is headed for a settlement after the two leaders agreed to end a personal dispute between them.</p>


Zahid and Muhyiddin agree to settle defamation suit

<p>China passed a law on Friday strengthening its trade defence capabilities as the US and the European Union take aim at Beijing over excess industrial capacity.</p>


<p>There are no plans to open or operate any casinos in the state, Johor Menteri Besar&nbsp;Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said.</p>

<p>He said the news is merely a rumour intended for sabotage, and to maliciously tarnish the image of Forest City and the state of Johor as a whole.</p>


Johor MB says no plan to open casino in Forest City

<p>US monthly inflation rose moderately in March, but stubbornly higher housing and transportation costs suggested the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates elevated for a while.</p>


US inflation rises in line with expectations; consumer spending strong

<p>The US equity market will continue to rely on a handful of megacap stocks for direction until an uptick in real interest rates ignites recession fears, according to Bank of America Corp strategists.</p>


US megacaps to lead stock rally until real rates bite, says BofA

<p>(April 26):&nbsp;HSBC Holdings Plc successfully fought off a London court&nbsp;claim&nbsp;brought by a group of investors in a £1.3 billion (US$1.6 billion) lawsuit over tax breaks linked to Walt Disney Co&nbsp;film financing.</p>


<p>The allies of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump are drafting proposals that would attempt to erode the Federal Reserve's independence if he wins, the <i>Wall Street Journal</i> reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.</p>


Trump allies drafting plans to erode Fed's independence — WSJ

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (April 26):&nbsp;KPJ Healthcare Bhd, through its premier educational institution&nbsp;KPJ Healthcare University (KPJU),&nbsp;has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Friday with Trusx Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Trustr), a global digital health organisation, as an initiative to revolutionise&nbsp;healthcare.</p>


<p>Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Friday as most megacap growth stocks rose after robust quarterly results from Alphabet pushed its market value over US$2 trillion (RM9.5 trillion), while an in-line inflation reading calmed interest rate jitters.</p>


<p>PADANG BESAR (April 26): Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Friday that&nbsp;the Terengganu government’s decision to reject the Territorial Sea Act 2012&nbsp;through a motion passed in&nbsp;the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) on Thursday (April 25), has been seen as a cynical and hypocritical act.</p>
