1y ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has upgraded Malaysia's economic growth forecast to 4.9 per cent in 2024 from its initial 4.3 per cent forecast set in April, according to Apurva Sanghi, its lead economist for Malaysia.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, along with most regional markets, as rising oil prices caused by the Middle East conflict weighed on sentiment, said an analyst.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, tracking the broadly lower Wall Street performance as sentiments turned cautious amid rising United States (US) Treasury yields and crude oil prices, an analyst said.
1y ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar, mirroring the trend of other Asian currencies, after stronger-than-expected US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data for September suggested the US economy was avoiding a recession and on course for a soft landing, an analyst said.
1y ago
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the trading day higher on Monday amid the regional uptrend, buoyed by bargain hunting in commodities, consumer goods and gaming.
1y ago
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session firmer today, boosted by positive sentiments following the end of the United States (US) dockworkers strike and the better-than-expected US monthly job data, said an analyst.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher in line with Wall Street’s positive performance after the United States September’s non-farm payrolls exceeded expectations, a sign that the economy remains strong.
1y ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher on Monday amid weak sentiment as traders reassessed their stance on the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) possibly taking more time to reduce interest rates, an economist said.
1y ago
PETALING JAYA, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- While Malaysia ranks among the top three global business services (GBS) hubs in the world, primarily driven by its cost advantage, the country must also place greater emphasis on the digital impact and talent development to maintain its competitive edge.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Cautious trading is set to continue on Bursa Malaysia next week, driven by the bearish outlook on the global economy amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
1y ago
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a low note, weighed down by continuous selling in selected heavyweights, led by telecommunications and media counters, due to emerging concerns over global economic uncertainties.
1y ago
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower today, mirroring the weaker performance in the regional markets as sentiments remained cautious due to the Middle East tensions, said an analyst.