Posted by smartly > 2017-10-06 15:46 | Report Abuse

yup. you sell 100 shares couple with odd lots, broker charge you same rate as normal board lot.

Posted by masterus > 2017-10-07 08:37 | Report Abuse

8 HOURS AGO by Mamta Badkar
The US dollar gave up its gains on Friday after a report that North Korea was preparing to test a long-range missile that could reach the US west coast.

The DXY dollar index, which gauges the buck against a basket of six global peers, was trading roughly flat at 93.86, after state-owned news agency RIA reported the news citing a Russian lawmaker following a trip to Pyongyang.

According to Reuters, a member of the Russian Duma’s international affairs committee quoted in the RIA report said that North Korea was preparing for new tests of a long-range missile, that the regime is in a “belligerent mood” and that a launch could come in the near future.

Posted by masterus > 2017-10-07 08:52 | Report Abuse

Malaysia's August export growth at 21.5 pct y/y, above f'cast
Reuters Staff
* August exports +21.5 pct y/y vs Reuters poll +19.2 pct
* August imports +22.6 pct y/y vs poll forecast +21.0 pct
* Trade surplus 9.9 bln rgt vs poll forecast of 9.6 bln rgt
* Exports to China +21.2 pct y/y, U.S. +14.5 pct, EU +21.6 pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Malaysia's exports in August grew to 21.5
percent from a year earlier, beating expectations on the back of manufacturing
sector and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, but were slower than the
previous month.
The export growth exceeded the 19.2 percent forecast by a Reuters poll but
was down from July's 30.9 percent growth.
The upward trend of manufactured goods exports continued in August with an
expansion of 22.3 percent year-on-year. Growth was also driven by increased
exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), government data showed on Friday.
Exports of mining goods grew 38.8 percent, accounting for 8.4 percent of
Malaysia's total exports, the data showed.
August imports grew 22.6 percent from a year earlier to 72.4 billion
ringgit, up from the 21.8 percent growth in July and the 21.0 percent growth
projected in the poll.
The trade surplus in August widened to 9.9 billion ringgit ($2.3
billion)from July's 8.0 billion ringgit.
Malaysia reports trade data in ringgit. The currency has been one of
Asia's best-performing ones this year, strengthening about 6 percent this year.
Exports to China remained robust, rising 21.2 percent from a year earlier,
while those to the European Union grew 21.6 percent.
Shipments to the United States rose 14.5 percent.

Posted by hstha > 2017-10-07 12:14 | Report Abuse

Run-up in global stocks still has some momentum left – Reuters poll
http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/run-up-in-global-stocks-still-has-...

World stocks have been enjoying a bullish ride. Yet Malaysian stocks are so behind!

Posted by masterus > 2017-10-09 09:51 | Report Abuse

Asian shares edge up ahead of China services data as the Turkish lira tumbles
U.S. September nonfarm payrolls declined by 33,000
The Turkish lira fell against the dollar after the U.S. suspended some visa services
China Caixin services PMI and forex reserves expected in the day
Cheang Ming | @cheangming

Posted by masterus > 2017-10-09 09:53 | Report Abuse

Market wrap: US dollar index closed down 0.2% - Westpac
By Ross J Burland
Analysts at Westpac offered a market wrap fro Friday's close.

Key Quotes:

"Global market sentiment: US bond yields and the US dollar rose after the jobs data, but later reversed on North Korea headlines.

The monthly US payrolls report disappointed regarding jobs growth but contained surprisingly strong details. Russian media reported that North Korea is planning to test a long range missile capable of reaching the US west coast.

Interest rates: US 10yr yields rose from 2.35% to 2.40% (a three-month high) after the payrolls data, but later completely retraced amid headlines about the Russian report on North Korea. 2yr yields rose from 1.49% to 1.53% before retracing to 1.50%. Fed fund futures yields firmed slightly to price the chance of a December rate hike at 89%.

Currencies: The US dollar index closed down 0.2% on Friday, although it did make a two-month high in response to the payrolls data. EUR initially fell to 1.1670 before retracing to 1.1738. USD/JPY initially rose to 113.44 before retracing to 112.61. AUD made a three-month low at 0.7733 after the US data, but later retraced to 0.7777. NZD similarly fell to 0.7059 – a four-month low – before retracing to 0.7096. It is opening this morning slightly weaker at 0.7060, possibly in response to Saturday’s final election results which remained inconclusive. AUD/NZD rose from 1.0920 to 1.0973.

Economic Wrap

US non-farm payrolls fell 33k in September (vs +80k expected), suggesting an even larger hurricane impact than widely assumed. Beyond hurricane impacts the underlying detail is very constructive, particularly in household survey where the BLS says that storms had no “discernible effect”.

The participation rate rose a very strong +0.2ppts to 63.1%, the employment to population ratio rose from 60.1% to 60.4% - a post-recession high, and the unemployment rate fell from 4.4% to 4.2%. These are positive trends but some of the details warrant caution – the household survey shows an incredibly large 906k gain in employment (hence the big fall in the unemployment rate and the jump in the employment to population ratio). This unusually large monthly gain may result in a sharp correction next month.

Posted by masterus > 2017-10-09 09:56 | Report Abuse

#BUSINESS NEWS
OCTOBER 9, 2017 / 8:38 AM / UPDATED AN HOUR AGO
Dollar down from 12-week high vs yen as North Korea fears weigh
Masayuki Kitano
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Dollar and Japan Yen notes are seen in this picture illustration June 2, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The dollar held steady against the yen on Monday, having retreated from 12-week highs set last week, due to renewed focus on geopolitical risks amid concerns that North Korea may be preparing another missile test.

North Korea is preparing to test a long-range missile, which it believes can reach the west coast of the United States, a Russian lawmaker who had returned from a visit to Pyongyang was quoted by Russia’s RIA news agency as saying on Friday.

The renewed focus on geopolitical tensions helped lend support to the safe haven yen, and helped pull the dollar down from its post-U.S. jobs data highs.


On Friday, the dollar was already in retreat due to profit-taking, when the North Korea-related headlines reached the market, exacerbating the greenback’s drop, said Stephen Innes, head of trading in Asia-Pacific for Oanda in Singapore.

Posted by Freddie Kkc > 2017-10-09 11:08 | Report Abuse

1st Target 10.0 go go go ^

Posted by hstha > 2017-10-09 11:35 | Report Abuse

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/05/volatility-index-posts-lowest-close-ever.html
Malaysian stocks can rise more.

Posted by hstha > 2017-10-09 11:41 | Report Abuse

Foreign selling dropped to RM82.9m last week, says MIDF Research | http://www.klsescreener.com/v2/news/view/290785

Malaysian stocks shoul be more bullish.

Posted by hstha > 2017-10-09 11:46 | Report Abuse

https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-long-will-the-emerging-markets-rally-last-1507514761

Posted by Freddie Kkc > 2017-10-09 13:23 | Report Abuse

Thanks for sharing

Posted by mymymybook > 2017-10-09 14:47 | Report Abuse

Most Asian stocks are bullish. Just keep up with them Malaydian stocks are behind.

Posted by mymymybook > 2017-10-09 14:53 | Report Abuse

Budget 2018 to be mildly positive for market, says CIMB Research http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/budget-2018-be-mildly-positive-market-says-cimb-research

Posted by tecpower > 2017-10-09 22:17 | Report Abuse

Foreign selling on Bursa eases sharply http://m.thesundaily.my/node/491177

Posted by Junichiro > 2017-10-09 22:43 | Report Abuse

I believe there is little foreign funds coming into KLSE even though the media use to highlight it as big news. Most of the time, the big cap shares move up n down due to trading by EPF. On any day when the EPF is not active, I observe those big caps hardly move.

Posted by kuaTAKtahu > 2017-10-10 08:51 | Report Abuse

Maybank buy Indonesia insurance. Good?

Posted by masterus > 2017-10-10 09:23 | Report Abuse

HomeNewsWorldWorld War 3 fears: North Korea could launch nuclear bomb TODAY to hit US west coast

NORTH Korea could detonate its largest ever nuclear “city-busting” bomb today as it ramps up its fight against the United States on Columbus Day.
...
North Korea sends chilling threat to Japan amid World War 3 fears
The North Koreans claimed to have technology which would allow them to bring a nuclear warhead down to earth intact, he added

Kim usually uses national holidays, in the North and the US, to show off his military might and send out warning signals to the world.

Posted by masterus > 2017-10-10 09:26 | Report Abuse

South Korea threatens to drop blackout bombs on North Korea
SOUTH Korea’s military is ready to deploy a powerful weapon that can totally paralyse North Korea in the event of a nuclear war.

Posted by snowball001 > 2017-10-10 11:37 | Report Abuse

KLCI pares loss as regional markets firm up http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/klci-pares-loss-regional-markets-firm

Malaysian stocks should be more bullish.

Posted by hstha > 2017-10-10 18:31 | Report Abuse

Emerging Markets: Buy All Dips
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4112396-emerging-markets-buy-dips

Guarded Optimism About the Global Economy
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-10-10/guarded-optimism-about-the-global-economy

China will have no problem meeting 2017 growth target of 6.5 per cent, says official
http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-says-will-have-no-problem-meeting-2017-growth-target-of-65-per-cent

Posted by tecpower > 2017-10-10 19:24 | Report Abuse

UOBAM Malaysia expects global markets to maintain positive growth trajectory http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/uobam-malaysia-expects-global-markets-maintain-positive-growth-trajectory

Posted by tecpower > 2017-10-10 19:25 | Report Abuse

Malaysia business sentiment improves — Dun & Bradstreet http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/malaysia-business-sentiment-improves-—-dun-bradstreet

Posted by samsambank > 2017-10-11 09:40 | Report Abuse

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-economy-trade/german-exports-surge-in-august-shrugging-off-strong-euro-idUSKBN1CF0HM

Posted by samsambank > 2017-10-11 09:45 | Report Abuse

http://m.nasdaq.com/article/emerging-market-debt-to-gdp-declines-for-first-time-since-2011-20171010-01088

Posted by masterus > 2017-10-11 16:44 | Report Abuse

The Chinese government announced plans Wednesday to raise $2 billion from international debt markets, its first such sale in over a decade.

China’s Ministry of Finance said it intends to launch an offering of U.S. dollar sovereign bonds in Hong Kong in coming days.

Posted by hstha > 2017-10-11 23:11 | Report Abuse

EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks hit 6-yr high fuelled by dollar, growth
https://www.reuters.com/article/emerging-markets/emerging-markets-emer...

LONDON, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Emerging market stocks sailed to fresh six-year highs on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism over global growth and company earnings.

Currencies from emerging economies benefited from the dollar stalling on concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax plan

Posted by masterus > 2017-10-12 07:11 | Report Abuse

NEW YORK, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar continued to decline against most major currencies on Wednesday, as investors mainly digested the newly-released minutes from U.S. Federal Reserve.
"Many participants continued to believe that the cyclical pressures associated with a tightening labor market or an economy operating above its potential were likely to show through to higher inflation over the medium term," according to the minutes on Wednesday.
In addition, many Fed officials judged that at least part of the softening in inflation this year was the result of idiosyncratic or one-time factors, and, thus, their effects were likely to fade over time.
However, other developments, such as the effects of earlier changes to government health-care programs that had been holding down health-care costs, might continue to do so for some time.
Analysts said the minutes showed that policymakers are open to a December interest-rate hike despite concerns about low inflation levels.
The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, was down 0.30 percent at 93.008 in late trading.

Posted by pakatan_harapan2 > 2017-10-12 11:58 | Report Abuse

If want to con us to survive better close shop.

Posted by masterus > 2017-10-12 12:26 | Report Abuse

China will 'compel' Saudi Arabia to trade oil in yuan — and that's going to affect the US dollar
"I believe that yuan pricing of oil is coming and as soon as the Saudis move to accept it — as the Chinese will compel them to do — then the rest of the oil market will move along with them," Carl Weinberg, chief economist and managing director at High Frequency Economics, told CNBC
In recent years, several nations opposed to the dollar being the world's reserve currency have progressively sought to try and abandon it
OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia is at the crux of the petrodollar.

Posted by hstha > 2017-10-12 22:34 | Report Abuse

Oct 12 (Reuters) - A retreating dollar, solid commodity prices and new record highs for world stocks helped extend the rally in emerging markets on Thursday, with stocks at new six-year highs and currencies firming almost across the board

Posted by tecpower > 2017-10-12 23:23 | Report Abuse

Fed's Powell: Emerging markets likely to cope with normalizing global economy
http://www.todayonline.com/business/feds-powell-emerging-markets-likely-cope-normalizing-global-economy

WASHINGTON - The normalization of monetary policy in the United States and other advanced economies should be manageable for emerging markets, Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell said on Thursday, although he cautioned on high levels of corporate debt.

Posted by masterus > 2017-10-13 10:10 | Report Abuse

The U.S. stands to save more than $500 million that the government owes to the United Nations by withdrawing from the organization’s cultural heritage arm.

The Department of State announced Thursday that it will officially pull back from the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) by the end of 2018, taking an inactive observer role rather than that of a contributing member.

Most of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s rational for withdrawing stems from the “anti-Israel bias” at UNESCO, but the government is also concerned about about the U.S.’s growing debt to the organization.

“This decision was not taken lightly,” the State Department said in a press release, citing “concerns with mounting arrears at UNESCO, the need for fundamental reform in the organization, and continuing anti-Israel bias at UNESCO.”


The U.S. currently owes the international body $542 million in dues that former President Barack Obama refused to pay starting in 2011 when UNESCO voted to include Palestine as a member. UNESCO is best known for maintaining a list of world heritage sites around the globe, including Stonehenge in the U.K., the Grand Canyon in Arizona, and the historic district of Florence, Italy, but the group also funds international literacy and scientific programs.

When the U.S. government declined to pay its annual dues of more than $80 million out of protest in 2011, UNESCO lost about 22 percent of its yearly budget.

“This is a loss to UNESCO,” Irina Bokova, director general of UNESCO, said in a statement following notification of the U.S.’s withdrawal. “This is a loss for multilateralism.”

America’s involvement in UNESCO is of the utmost importance today, Bokova said, “when the rise of violent extremism and terrorism calls for new long-term responses for peace and security, to counter racism and antisemitism, to fight ignorance and discrimination.”

“In 2011, when payment of membership contributions was suspended at the 36th session of the UNESCO General Conference, I said I was convinced UNESCO had never mattered as much for the United States, or the United States for UNESCO,” Bokova added. “Despite the withholding of funding, since 2011, we have deepened the partnership between the United States and UNESCO, which has never been so meaningful.”

Even without the funding to UNESCO, the U.S. pays $3.3 billion to the U.N. and its various organizations and missions annually, and President Donald Trump has proposed a 40 percent cut to funding.

Posted by hstha > 2017-10-13 22:09 | Report Abuse

Write a comment..“Today’s economic data from China showed that import and export growth accelerated in September, suggesting the world’s second-biggest economy is still expanding at a healthy pace despite widespread forecasts of an eventual slowdown,” he said.
http://m.themalaymailonline.com/money/article/bursa-ends-higher-on-late-buying-interest

Posted by tecpower > 2017-10-14 11:07 | Report Abuse

on monday Malaysian stocks are likely to be very bullish.

Why?
1. KLCI's technical rebound
2. World stock markets are very bullish

Singapore Stocks Rise To Two-Month Highs, Malaysia Shares Edge Higher
Nikkei soars to close above 21000 for first time in over two decades
European Stocks Flip-Flop in Early Trade as Commodities Rally on Rising Oil Prices
Europe: Record-breaking German stock index tops 13000 points
Emerging stocks at new 6-year high
Indian shares clock biggest weekly gain in three months

3. Commodity prices rallied
4. China's export and import statistics were very good
5. Most Malaysian semiconductor stocks were very bullish today. -> Risk-on sentiment has appeared finally.

Posted by hstha > 2017-10-14 12:03 | Report Abuse

European shares rose to their highest level in nearly four months, helped by some well-received earnings updates. The pan-European STOXX600 rose 0.3 per cent and was set for its fifth straight week of gains as were world stocks.

Posted by hstha > 2017-10-14 12:08 | Report Abuse

No Fed Fear? EM Funds Draw Record Investment
In the latest week, emerging market equity funds continued to attract investors, with noteworthy trends in Asia and Latin America.
http://www.barrons.com/articles/no-fear-em-funds-draw-record-investment-1507906350

http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/10/14/will-higher-interest-rates-bring-the-next-crisis/

Posted by hstha > 2017-10-14 15:15 | Report Abuse

Malaysian stocks are on a bargain sales now. Due to uncertainty of Budget 2018 and GE14, KLCI has been sluggish recently, but things like commodity price rally, bullish world stock markets and Chinese good import and export statistics have not been priced in yet. You cannot just focus on one or two things. Positive influence has been huge in recent global markets.

Posted by hstha > 2017-10-14 15:49 | Report Abuse

Budget 2018 to be modestly expansionary, says UOB Kay Hian
http://www.malaysiastock.biz/Blog/BlogArticle.aspx?tid=12444

Posted by snowball001 > 2017-10-14 23:16 | Report Abuse

China's economic momentum may continue in H2 | http://www.klsescreener.com/v2/news/view/293421

Posted by snowball001 > 2017-10-14 23:16 | Report Abuse

China new yuan loans rise more than expected in September | http://www.klsescreener.com/v2/news/view/293423

Posted by masterus > 2017-10-15 07:04 | Report Abuse

The decline of US diplomacy could threaten the dollar’s global-reserve status
Eshe Nelson October 13, 2017
Bank notes of different currencies, including euro and US dollar,
Trying to stay on top (Reuters/Kai Pfaffenbach)
Barry Eichengreen, an economics professor at the University of California, Berkeley and expert in global currency systems, warns that the US dollar’s future as the all-mighty global-reserve currency is in danger. A deterioration in US relationships with other countries could lead central banks internationally to reconsider their reliance on the dollar, he wrote in a column for Project Syndicate this week.

Posted by snowball001 > 2017-10-16 08:28 | Report Abuse

Malaysian stock market may be buoyed by Najib budget | http://www.klsescreener.com/v2/news/view/293525

Posted by masterus > 2017-10-17 16:27 | Report Abuse

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JAKARTA (Oct 16): Indonesia's central bank said on Monday it will allow transaction settlement for bilateral trade between Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand to be conducted in local currencies.

The new regulation is aimed at reducing dependency on the US dollar and limiting exposure to volatile foreign exchange rates.

The rule, which goes into effect on Jan. 2 next year, allows Indonesian exporters or importers to settle payments with their Malaysian or Thai counterparts using rupiah, ringgit or baht.

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The three currencies are among the most volatile in the region.

Bank Indonesia, Bank of Thailand and Bank Negara Malaysia, will select banks that will be able to carry out such transactions, Indonesia's central bank said in a statement.

Posted by tecpower > 2017-10-19 20:29 | Report Abuse

Fidelity favours Singaporean, Malaysian stocks in short term |

http://www.klsescreener.com/v2/news/view/294823

Posted by pakatan_harapan2 > 2017-10-20 11:05 | Report Abuse

If ask KYY does he cutloss even on Xinquan?

Posted by pakatan_harapan2 > 2017-10-20 11:06 | Report Abuse

Con banker? Selldown clients stocks to induce more trading not a desparate move?

Posted by ivan9511 > 2017-10-20 16:42 | Report Abuse

hi all maybank team sifu. do you guys know if we process dividend reinvestment plan . then we will be charge any fees by remiser for that kind of service ?

Posted by thoughtsigum > 2017-10-21 11:36 | Report Abuse

In such scenario, ESOS should b d main cause of d price factor. Should suggest strongly to petition to stop or reduce d issuance of ESOS shares drastically to avoid timid selling from happening!

Posted by masterus > 2017-10-21 12:23 | Report Abuse

Catalonia vote: Spain expected to impose direct rule