BANGKOK, July 9 — Thailand's consumer confidence declined for a fifth consecutive month in June, hitting the lowest rate in 28 months, due to concerns over ongoing political uncertainty and global trade tensions, a survey showed today, reported Xinhua.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — Bursa Malaysia extended its positive momentum in the early session on Thursday, tracking the upbeat performance on Wall Street overnight amid improving consumer confidence.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The ringgit retreated versus the US dollar in early trade today as risk-off mood emerged ahead of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index data — the Federal Open Market Committee’s preferred inflation gauge — on Friday.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar today as the demand for goods and services in the United States (US) boosted the greenback, a dealer said.