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PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) -- Demand for palm oil is expected to continue increasing from traditional importing countries such as China and India, driven by global geopolitical uncertainty as well as their need to ensure energy and food security.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projection for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.7 per cent for 2026, representing an upward revision of 0.4 percentage points.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, pressured by weaker crude oil prices, a trader said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd expects benchmark Brent crude oil and crude palm oil (CPO) prices to remain above support levels and potentially re-test resistance at US$114 per barrel and RM4,890 per tonne, respectively, in the near term.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, tracking stronger crude oil prices amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, a trader said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) believes trading momentum in Bursa Malaysia Bhd could remain supportive in the near term before gradually shifting towards recovery-driven investment themes following the stronger first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) average daily value (ADV).
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day losing streak to close higher on Thursday, supported by bargain buying and a recovery in energy prices, a trader said.
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, April 7 (Bernama) -- Singapore expects its economic growth to be affected in the coming quarters amid the ongoing West Asia conflicts, with higher overall inflation projected in 2026, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower due to cautious sentiment as investors await upcoming palm oil production outlook data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Association.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Monday, with the benchmark index retreating by 0.86 per cent as concerns over escalating tensions in West Asia intensified.
At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 14.67 points to 1,680.83 from Friday’s close of 1,695.50.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session lower as continued volatility in global conditions was seen in the near term after US President Donald Trump gave Iran a 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is anticipated to trade range-bound, reflecting the cautious sentiment in the underlying cash market.
