Ringgit Weakens As Fresh US Tariffs Stoke Global Trade Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened against the US dollar today as market sentiment deteriorated following United States President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcements targeting China, Canada and Mexico.  

CIMB Securities Expects New Vehicle Sales To Fall 7 Pct To 760,000 Units In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The total industry volume (TIV) for new vehicle sales is expected to decline by seven per cent year-on-year to 760,000 units in 2025 from last year’s 816,674, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Economist Forecasts Ringgit To Reach RM4.45 Vs US Dollar By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade sideways, with an end-of-year forecast of RM4.45 against the US dollar.

AmBank: Malaysia's GDP Growth To Moderate To 4.6 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group projects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to moderate to 4.6 per cent in 2025 compared to the estimated 5.0 per cent in 2024. 

Maybank IB, HLIB Expect OPR To Remain At 3.00 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has maintained its forecast for the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent this year to support domestic growth amid external headwinds.

Malaysia Well-positioned To Navigate External Headwinds And Challenges This Year -- Abdul Wahid Omar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well-positioned to navigate external headwinds and challenges of 2025 arising from Trump 2.0 policies and to achieve sustainable growth by maintaining a stable policy environment and capitalising on key growth sectors.

AMRO: ASEAN+3 Economies Remain Positive, Set To Grow 4.2 pct In 2025 Amid External Challenges

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 economies, comprising 10 ASEAN member states, China, Japan and South Korea, are poised for sustained growth in 2025 despite facing external risks, said ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) chief economist Khor Hoe Ee.

FBM KLCI To Test 1,730 Level This Year - Rakuten Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd anticipates the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to test the 1,730 level this year, based on 16 times price-earnings ratio on 2025 earnings growth. 

MIDA: Catalysing Malaysia's Economic Resilience, Future Growth In A Dynamic Global Landscape

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s investment landscape in 2024 has once again showcased its resilience and adaptability, with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) at the forefront of driving economic growth through strategic investments, human capital development, digital and green economy initiatives.

Malaysia’s IPI To Grow 3.0–4.0 Pct in 2025 – MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) to sustain positive growth in 2025, projected at 3.0–4.0 per cent, following an estimated 3.4 per cent expansion in 2024.  

FBM KLCI Rebounds On Bargain Hunting In Banking, Telco Stocks

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) recovered from yesterday's losses to close marginally higher on Friday, driven by bargain hunting in banking and telecommunications stocks, despite the downbeat performance in regional bourses.

Red Sea Issues, US-China Trade Diversions To Continue Influencing Seaport, Logistics Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its “neutral” stance on the seaport and logistics sector as the shipping diversion from the Red Sea continues to weigh down on global trade.