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Bursa Malaysia Extends Loss At The Close Amid Downbeat Regional Performance

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended last week’s losses to close lower on Monday, mirroring the mainly negative regional trend, with financial stocks leading the decline.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Mixed Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday amid mixed regional sentiment, as diminishing effects of China's recent monetary policy shifted investors' focus to potential fiscal stimulus measures, according to an analyst.

Ringgit Strengthens Amid US Rate Clarity, Malaysia’s Positive Economic Outlook - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has been rising steadily against the US dollar, notably since early July, following greater clarity of the interest rate path of developed countries, especially that of the United States, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Affin Bank Upbeat On Malaysian Economy Amidst Low Global Recession Possibility

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd expects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to remain healthy at five per cent this year and 5.2 per cent next year amidst the low possibility of a global recession.

AM Best: Favourable Rating Changes For APAC (Re) Insurers Despite Geopolitical Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- AM Best in its new report revealed that long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) upgrades exceeded downgrades for its rated Asia-Pacific (APAC) (re)insurers in 2023, driven predominantly by improved balance sheet strength and favourable operating performance.

EBC Bolsters Global Leadership With BrokersView Best Trading Experience Award

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC) has been awarded the “Best Trading Experience” Award recently at the BrokersView Award Ceremony in Vietnam, once again solidifying its position as a world-class leader in the financial industry specialising in forex, contract for differences (CFDs), and stocks.

Malaysia's Fiscal Deficit Target Of 3 Pct By 2026 Challenging But Achievable - MARC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’a fiscal deficit target of three per cent by 2026 “remains challenging but achievable,” according to Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).

Bursa Malaysia Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its uptrend in the early trading session today, backed by the expectation of foreign fund inflows into the Malaysian equity market, according to an analyst.

Gold Futures Likely To Remain Well-supported Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to remain well-supported next week, driven by the deep United States (US) Federal Reserve rate cut cycle, rising geopolitical risks and the upcoming US elections, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Set To Trend Higher Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is anticipated to trend higher next week, buoyed by optimism following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) substantial interest rate cut.

MIHAS 2024 Knowledge Hub Session Offers SMEs Strategies For Export Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The Knowledge Hub (KH) session organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 is crucial for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in shaping their export strategies, as they often operate with a domestic focus and limited resources.

Growing Climate Risks And Greenwashing Fears Threaten Bank Creditworthiness

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- As climate-related risks become a growing concern for financial institutions, banks are increasingly exposed to vulnerabilities across various regions and sectors.