US Tariff Cut Signals Openness, 13MP Key Economic Buffer For Malaysia - Economists

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The United States' (US) decision to reduce tariff on Malaysian exports to 19 pr cent from 25 per cent signals a willingness to negotiate, but the revised tariff is still expected to have significant economic repercussions for Malaysia in the short- and long-term, said an economist. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday Low Despite Growing Optimism Over 13MP Announcement

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed at its intraday low on Thursday, tracking weaker regional sentiment despite optimism on Malaysia’s strategic policy vision under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement.

Late Buying Interest Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Close At Intraday High

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia languished in the red for most of the day but managed to eke out paltry gains to settle at an intraday high on Wednesday due to late buying interest in selected heavyweights led by industrial products and financial services sectors.

Late Selling Drags Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday Low Ahead Of 13MP, FOMC Announcements

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at its intraday low today, pressured by late selling as investors positioned themselves ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement on Thursday.

Bursa Pares Gains To Close Lower On Cautious Sentiment Ahead Of US Tariff Deadline

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains to close lower on Monday, as investors adopted a more cautious posture ahead of the US tariff negotiation deadline on Aug 1.

Tariff Uncertainty To Weigh On Bursa Malaysia Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- The risk of higher United States (US) tariffs on Malaysia as the Aug 1 deadline draws near is likely to weigh on Bursa Malaysia next week, although domestically-oriented counters are expected to remain relatively resilient, supported by firm internal demand and fiscal tailwinds.

FBM KLCI Closes At Intra-day High For Second Session As Investors Regain Risk Appetite

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished at its intra-day high for the second straight session on Thursday, driven by global optimism and the latest round of government fiscal aid that led investors to be back in the local market.

Bursa Stages Rebound To Close At Intra-Day High On Late Bargain Hunting

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Late bargain hunting of consumer-related stocks pushed Bursa Malaysia to close at its intraday high on Wednesday, allowing the market to recover losses in the previous two sessions.

Bursa Malaysia Declines For Second Day On Weak Sentiment

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed 0.34 per cent lower on Tuesday, marking its second straight day of decline, as the lack of buying support and absence of strong cues from key regional indices continued to weigh on sentiment.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Flat Amid Cautious Sentiment, Mixed Domestic Developments

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended almost flat on Monday, with the key index slipping 0.08 per cent, reflecting cautious market tone amid mixed domestic developments and bucking the broader regional trend.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Maintain Upward Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to maintain its upward bias next week, building on the renewed buying interest seen over the past two sessions, said UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a higher note as bargain hunting continued following the heavy sell-off earlier this week, an analyst said.