![[COLUMNIST] The EPF in an environment of interest rate hikes [COLUMNIST] The EPF in an environment of interest rate hikes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81648627847_KWSPLogo.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The EPF in an environment of interest rate hikes
EPF's financial performance for the first three quarters of FY 2023 is expected to have been sustained in the fourth quarter.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![EPF aiming to boost investment income EPF aiming to boost investment income](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41677923062_TBAmirHamzahAzizan.jpg)
EPF aiming to boost investment income
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said easing concerns over issues such as interest rate hikes will help in generating better returns.
Tue Jun 13 2023
![Asian shares subdued after Fed hints at rate pause Asian shares subdued after Fed hints at rate pause](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679540962_TOKYO.jpg)
Asian shares subdued after Fed hints at rate pause
Asian shares inched higher after the Fed Reserve hinted it could pause interest rate hikes following turmoil in the banking sector.
Thu Mar 23 2023
![Ringgit extends gains against greenback on expectation of slower US interest rate hike pace Ringgit extends gains against greenback on expectation of slower US interest rate hike pace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673833580_Bajet.jpg)
Ringgit extends gains against greenback on expectation of slower US interest rate hike pace
The ringgit continued its positive momentum this morning to open slightly higher against the greenback on the expectation of a US Federal Reserve downshift to a 25 basis points interest rate hike.
Mon Jan 16 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Interest rate hikes land the poor further into poverty [COLUMNIST] Interest rate hikes land the poor further into poverty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/81521522953_cukai.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Interest rate hikes land the poor further into poverty
It comes at a time when the rakyat are still feeling the pinch.
Fri Nov 04 2022
![Breakfast in, shopping out: tourists to the U.S. hit by soaring dollar Breakfast in, shopping out: tourists to the U.S. hit by soaring dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71664427268_newyork.jpg)
Breakfast in, shopping out: tourists to the U.S. hit by soaring dollar
Visitors to the United States feeling the pinch of the mighty greenback, which scaled two-decade highs this month driven partly by Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![Bursa opens slightly higher, but retreats thereafter Bursa opens slightly higher, but retreats thereafter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654607705_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa opens slightly higher, but retreats thereafter
The Fed is widely expected to deliver a 75 basis-point interest-rate hike at the end of its two-day policy meeting today.
Wed Jul 27 2022
![BNM likely to raise OPR by at least 25 BPS by end-2022 - Kenanga BNM likely to raise OPR by at least 25 BPS by end-2022 - Kenanga](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51654621562_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
BNM likely to raise OPR by at least 25 BPS by end-2022 - Kenanga
This is in view of the aggressive interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, said Kenanga Investment Bank.
Thu Jun 16 2022
![US interest rate hike boosts sentiment on Bursa Malaysia US interest rate hike boosts sentiment on Bursa Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/41457936618_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
US interest rate hike boosts sentiment on Bursa Malaysia
At 9 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was 9.5 points better at 1,726.86 from Wednesday's close of 1,717.36.
Thu Mar 16 2017
![Too early to tell impact of US interest rate hike on M'sian trade: Mustapa Too early to tell impact of US interest rate hike on M'sian trade: Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/61481793133_DSMustapaMohamed.jpg)
Too early to tell impact of US interest rate hike on M'sian trade: Mustapa
International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said it was still too early to see the impact of the US interest rate hike on Malaysia's trade.
Thu Dec 15 2016
![Ringgit, emerging market currencies fall against US dollar Ringgit, emerging market currencies fall against US dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81479201316_duitringgit.jpg)
Ringgit, emerging market currencies fall against US dollar
The ringgit and other emerging-market currencies continued their decline against the US dollar, weighed down by mounting investor concerns over a possible interest rate hike by the United States Feder
Thu Nov 17 2016
![Brace for higher financial market volatility, says DON Brace for higher financial market volatility, says DON](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/81465976813_WangRinggit.jpg)
Brace for higher financial market volatility, says DON
Malaysia has to brace for an increased volatility in the financial markets, given the surge in the reverse capital flows in line with the expected US interest rate hike, as well as improved growth.
Mon Nov 14 2016
![Threat of 'hard Brexit' pulls down Wall Street Threat of 'hard Brexit' pulls down Wall Street](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/81475628752_NYSE.jpg)
Threat of 'hard Brexit' pulls down Wall Street
US stocks dropped on Tuesday as investors fretted about Britain's exit from the European Union and the prospect of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in coming months.
Wed Oct 05 2016
![US interest rate hike to have minimal impact on Malaysian economy US interest rate hike to have minimal impact on Malaysian economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/71435108154_RinggitMalaysia.jpg)
US interest rate hike to have minimal impact on Malaysian economy
However, as uncertainties lingered for the Malaysian economy in 2016, further downward pressure on the ringgit may persist due to low oil and commodity prices in the short-term.
Thu Dec 17 2015
![Ringgit likely to remain volatile next week Ringgit likely to remain volatile next week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/71435108154_RinggitMalaysia.jpg)
Ringgit likely to remain volatile next week
The ringgit's volatility will next week be driven by uncertainty over a US interest rate hike amid continued weakness in commodities prices.
Sat Nov 07 2015