Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As US-China Trade Tensions Ease

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif and Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, as easing US-China trade tensions brought relief to the financial markets, reducing recession fears and boosting risk-on sentiment among the traders and investors, an analyst said.

Taiwan Dollar Rally Heightens FX Risk For Life Insurers, AM Best Warns 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The Taiwan dollar’s rapid appreciation against the United States (US) dollar in recent days has raised foreign exchange (FX) risk concerns for the country’s life insurers, according to a new commentary from AM Best.

CIMB Downgrades Recommendations On Petronas Chemicals To ‘Hold’

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has downgraded its recommendation for Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PChem) to a "Hold” from “Buy”.

Malaysia Takes Cautious, Prudent Approach In Addressing US Tariff Issue – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The government is taking a careful and prudent approach in addressing the issue of tariffs imposed by the United States (US), by prioritising diplomatic negotiations and regional cooperation.

Gold Futures Close Higher Amid Weaker US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Monday amid a weaker United States (US) dollar, said an analyst.

Trade Protectionism Disrupts Global Trade - ASEAN+3

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Rising trade protectionism impacts global trade, causing economic fragmentation that affects trade, investment, and capital flows throughout the region, as concluded in the 28th ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM+3).

Malaysia Confident In Weathering US Tariffs With Solid Economic Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is confident that Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals will enable the country to navigate the global uncertainties following the recent announcement of retaliatory tariffs by the United States (US).

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.

CIMB Sees Possible OPR Cut In July Amid Growth Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent in July, citing growth concerns following tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on Malaysia and its key trading partners.

Bursa Malaysia Up 1.09 Pct, CI A Whisker Away From Key 1,500 Level

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on the final trading day of the week, finishing just a whisker away from the psychological 1,500 mark, lifted by positive regional cues and improved investor sentiment.

MAG Not Seeking Capital Injection From Khazanah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has indicated that it has no plans to seek further capital injection from its main shareholder, Khazanah Nasional Bhd. 

Affin Shareholders Approve All AGM Resolutions, Proposes Bonus Issue Amid Strong FY2024 Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Shareholders of Affin Group approved all ten resolutions tabled at the bank’s 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) today.