US Tariffs Dominate ASEAN Talks As Leaders Rally Around Trade Unity

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- As global trade tensions continue to rise, the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings wrapped up its four days of talks in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, July 11, with the United States’ (US) sweeping tariff hikes becoming a major talking point among regional leaders.

Meetings With Foreign Leaders Highlight Malaysia's Active Role In Bilateral, Multilateral Diplomacy - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- A series of courtesy visits by dignitaries from various countries, as well as the European Union, highlight Malaysia’s active role in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy. 

UK-Malaysia CPTPP Deal Set To Unlock Opportunities For SMEs In UK Market -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The first Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) between the United Kingdom (UK) and Malaysia is expected to unlock vast opportunities for Malaysian exporters, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to penetrate the UK market. 

Ringgit Likely To Move Between 4.24-4.26 Against US Dollar Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain volatile next week, moving in the range between 4.24 and 4.26 against the US dollar, an analyst said. 

CPO Futures To Trade With Bearish Bias Next Week On Weak Soybean, Crude Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a bearish bias next week, weighed down by persistent weakness in the soybean oil and crude oil markets.

Gold Futures Seen Higher Next Week On Geopolitical Risk Premium

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trend higher within a stable range of US$3,300 to US$3,350 next week, supported by persistent geopolitical risk, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

FBM KLCI Futures To Trade Range-Bound Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade range-bound with an upward bias next week, tracking the performance of the underlying cash market. 

Bursa Malaysia Seen Range-Bound, Macro Data In Focus

By Siti Noor Afera Abu and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade sideways next week, with the index’s bullish momentum likely dependent on key macroeconomic data from China and the United States (US).

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Upward Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend upward next week, supported by stronger United States (US) economic data and rising oil prices, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

MIDF Amanah Sees Manufacturing Growth Sustaining Despite Tariff Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia’s manufacturing sector to maintain its recovery momentum, driven by improved factory output and resilient domestic demand, though external headwinds remain a concern.

CPO Futures End Higher On Firm Exports, Stronger China Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by firm export performance. 

US Dismisses Concerns US Tariff Could Alienate ASEAN Member Countries

By Samantha Tan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has dismissed concerns that its newly announced global tariffs could alienate ASEAN partners, reiterating that the measures are necessary to address long-standing trade imbalances.