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Cautious Outlook For Bursa Malaysia Next Week As Investors Await Response To US Tariffs

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to maintain a cautious outlook next week, consolidating within a tight range of 1,513 to 1,515, as investors await clarity on Malaysia’s strategic response to the recent US tariff announcements, from a special Dewan Rakyat sitting on May 5.

FBM KLCI Futures Set For Recovery Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to show signs of recovery next week as investors' confidence improves amid the easing US-China trade tensions.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Uptrend For Third Day On Renewed Buying Interest

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its uptrend for a third consecutive day on Friday, closing higher on renewed buying interest amid positive regional market performance due to potential de-escalating US-China trade tensions.

Tariff Cuts Possible After Malaysia, US Begin Talks – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Zero or reduced reciprocal tariffs for Malaysia could emerge as one of the key positive outcomes from the discussions by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz with the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer, yesterday.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies At Close

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed stronger against the US dollar on weaker greenback demand, amid a decline in investor confidence due to ongoing US-China trade tensions and a lack of progress in negotiations.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Uptrend Amid Improving Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended yesterday’s uptrend to close on a firmer footing today, staying above the 1,500 mark, supported by improving market sentiment amid easing US-China trade tensions, despite mixed performances across regional markets.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday On Buying Activities Led By Financial Services

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday on persistent buying activities led by the financial services and the industrial products and services sectors amid optimism over easing United States (US)-China trade tensions and a more consistent tone from US President Donald Trump.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Wall Street Boost, Trade Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investor sentiment improved on hopes of easing US-China trade tensions and a more consistent tone from US President Donald Trump.

Malaysia’s Great Shift: Navigating The High Stakes Of Targeted Subsidies

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia embarks on one of the most ambitious reforms to its economic framework in recent decades, the issue of targeted subsidy for diesel has taken centre stage.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday High, Breaks 1,500 Key Level

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from yesterday’s downbeat performance to end at its intraday high today, driven by bargain hunting, particularly in technology, energy, construction, and consumer stocks.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Tracking Regional Futures Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market was mixed today in line with the performance of regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.