Ringgit Slips Against US Dollar As Fed Seen Delaying Rate Cuts

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as expectations dimmed for a near-term rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), an analyst said.

Petronas Chemicals Shares Slip 4.57 Pct On Weaker 1Q2025 Earnings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) shares slipped by 4.57 per cent in early trading today after reporting weaker earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q2025).

Any Revision In GDP Will Be Based On Data, Not Assumptions - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) acknowledges the need to revise the gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 amid the global economic uncertainty, but prefers to avoid making revisions based on assumptions, said BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Research Houses Positive On Dialog's Long-term Ventures Despite Lower 3Q Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Research houses are positive on Dialog Group Bhd’s long-term ventures in the upstream and midstream segments despite its lower net profit for the third quarter ended March 31, 2025 (3Q FY2025).

APEC Forecasts Slower Regional Growth Of 2.6 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Economic growth across the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region is projected to moderate to 2.6 per cent in 2025 and 2.7 per cent in 2026, marking a significant decline from the 3.6 per cent recorded in 2024, according to the latest report by the APEC Policy Support Unit.

CIMB Downgrades Recommendations On Petronas Chemicals To ‘Hold’

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has downgraded its recommendation for Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PChem) to a "Hold” from “Buy”.

MIDF Research Remains Positive On Healthcare Sector, Forecasts 6-8 Pct Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd’s research arm, MIDF Research, continues to remain positive on Malaysia’s healthcare sector, forecasting a 6.0-8.0 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) until 2030.

US Tariff Hikes Have Limited Global GDP Impact Outside APAC, Says S&P Global Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Global economic growth remains resilient despite the recent United States (US) tariff hike, with limited gross domestic product (GDP) impact outside the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, S&P Global Ratings said.

Analysts Positive On F&N's Outlook Despite Lower 2Q FY2025 Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Analysts remained positive on Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s  (F&N) outlook despite the company reporting a lower net profit for the second quarter ended March 31, 2025 (2Q FY2025).

Malaysia Won't Be Fixated On Growth Forecasts But Will Focus On Building Resilience -- Amir Hamzah

Inari Amertron 'Oversold' -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) believes that Inari Amertron Bhd’s shares are oversold despite the uncertainties caused by the US-China trade war being only temporary.

Neutral Stance On Banking Sector Even As Earnings Moderate -- AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank Bhd has maintained a neutral view on the banking sector, expecting earnings to moderate due to lower net interest margin (NIM), investment and trading challenges, and potential credit cost increases.