CPO Futures End Higher On Bargain Buying, Soybean Oil Gains

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed on a strong note on Wednesday, driven by bargain buying and spillover gains from Chicago Board of Trade’s (CBOT) soybean oil futures, and overnight energy prices.

Public Investment Bank Lowers 2025 CPI Forecast To 2.4 Percent on Soft Start To The Year

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) has lowered its 2025 full-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) forecast to 2.4 per cent from 3.0 per cent previously.

BNM: Inflation Likely To Trend At Manageable Level Of 2.0-3.5 Percent In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Inflation is expected to trend higher between 2.0 per cent to 3.5 per cent this year compared to an average of 1.8 per cent in 2024, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Economy To Grow 4.5 - 5.5 Percent In 2025 Anchored By Domestic Demand, Exports To Moderate - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) — Malaysia's economy is expected to expand by 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent in 2025, primarily driven by strong domestic demand and a robust investment landscape with exports expected to moderate amid heightened external uncertainties, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Gold Is On Fire; Will The Price Hit US$5,000 By Year-end?

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Bernama) -- Gold price is on fire! The precious metal continues to defy expectations, repeatedly smashing record highs as investors seek refuge from global economic turbulence.

Conflicting Views On Where CPO Futures Are Headed Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- Opinions are divided on the outlook for the crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract next week, with the ongoing trade war and weaker output forecast being cited to support the differing views.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Lower Next Week On Cautious Sentiment

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways, with a slight tendency to decline next week, as various industries remain cautious about Donald Trump’s tariff policies, said industry expert Denis Low.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil Prices, Slower Palm Oil Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday, pressured by weaker soybean oil futures in the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and a slower Malaysian palm oil export performance, an analyst said.

Uncertainty, Geopolitical Risks To Shape Malaysia’s Capital Market In 2025 – SC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said the Malaysian capital market in 2025 will remain influenced by key risk factors, including uncertainties in financial conditions.

CPO Futures End Higher On Firmer Soybean Oil Prices

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher, tracking the stronger soybean oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng. 

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Drops 20.8 Pct In January 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell by 20.8 per cent to 30,342 tonnes in January 2025, compared to 38,299 tonnes in December 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Gold Futures Close Higher After Two Days Of Losses

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday as the commodity holds steady despite the Ukraine ceasefire and rising United States (US) yields, which could have sparked a deeper selloff, said an analyst.