ECB To Decide On Europe's Key Interest Rates, With No Change Expected

FRANKFURT, July 24 (Bernama-dpa) -- The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to decide on interest rates in the eurozone on Thursday afternoon, reported German news agency dpa. 

Gold Futures Settle Higher On Softer US Dollar, Easing Treasury Yields

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives settled higher on Wednesday, buoyed by a softer US dollar and easing United States (US) Treasury yields, said an analyst.

Ringgit Extends Gains As Govt Initiatives, US-Japan Trade Deal Lift Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at Wednesday’s close, lifted by the latest fiscal support measures announced by the government as foreign funds flocked into the local equity market, said an analyst.

The local currency was also supported by optimism following the US-Japan trade deal which boosted Asian equity and foreign exchange markets across the board.

ASEAN+3 Growth Forecast Trimmed Amid Tariff Risks, But Outlook Seen Remaining Resilient

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 region is projected to grow at 3.8 per cent in 2025 and 3.6 per cent in 2026, according to the latest ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) quarterly update by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

ASEAN Economies To Maintain Growth Above 4 Pct Despite Global Challenges -- AMRO Economist

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economies are expected to maintain growth above four per cent despite a challenging global environment, with projections at 4.4 per cent in 2025 and 4.2 per cent in 2026, according to ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) chief economist Dong He.

Ringgit Ends Higher Ahead Of US Tariff Negotiation Deadline

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, amid a mixed performance in regional currencies, as investors adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the United States (US) tariff negotiation deadline, an analyst said. 

Rubber Market Closes Higher On Supply Concerns, Strong Regional Futures

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, supported by rising regional rubber futures and concerns over a natural rubber supply shortage due to bad weather in key producing countries, a dealer said.

​​​​​​​Investor Confidence Drives Bursa IPOs Amid Global Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Interest from mid and large-cap companies to list on Bursa Malaysia remains robust, with sustained initial public offering (IPO) momentum reflecting investor confidence despite volatility from US tariff measures.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar In Early Trading

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar in early trade, tracking US dollar softness as markets price in uncertainty ahead of the Aug 1 tariff decision by the United States (US).

Ringgit Extends Gain Vs US Dollar In Opening Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar at the opening session on Monday, continuing from last Friday, as the Malaysian economy was projected to grow higher in the second quarter, signalling that the country’s economy remains resilient.

Rubber Market Seen Trading Mixed Next Week Amid Continued Caution

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) --  The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade mixed next week amid continued caution over US tariffs, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Malaysia’s 2Q GDP Growth Estimate Of 4.5 Pct Beats Consensus, Shows Economic Resilience -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- The government’s advance economic growth estimate of 4.5 per cent for the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) beats most analysts’ projections, demonstrating the country’s economic resilience.