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Domestic bullion prices climbed in afternoon trading on Wednesday, defying a global sell-off driven by Middle East tensions and Federal Reserve policy expectations.
Taiwan's largest steelmaker posted NT$3.31 billion pretax profit in Q2 2026 as steel prices recovered and margins expanded, though US and Europe tariffs cloud outlook
Domestic bullion fell 2.74% Thursday while global prices held steady near recent highs, caught between Middle East tensions and expectations of prolonged higher rates
Malaysia's plantation giant saw second-quarter earnings slide 22 per cent on weaker palm oil prices and currency hedging losses, even as refinery volumes climbed.
Strong trade data cushions currency against global volatility while geopolitical risks weigh on regional sentiment
The newly listed Indian steel unit has climbed 113% since its June debut, outpacing peers in one of the year's most closely watched corporate restructurings.
Poland, China, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan led purchases while Turkey and Russia continued selling to fund strategic priorities
September futures gain 1.25% to RM4,536 per metric ton as weaker ringgit and rival oil strength counter bearish crude signals
