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Rubber Market Closes Mixed, Tracking Regional Futures Markets

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, dragged down by a downtrend in the regional rubber futures market, a dealer said.

Rubber Market Closes Higher, Tracking Regional Futures Markets

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market rose to end higher on Tuesday, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on the first day of the trading week weighed by profit-taking in heavyweights, particularly Tenaga Nasional and banking sectors, said an analyst. 

Malaysia Advised To Prepare Contingency Measures In Anticipation Of US Policy Shifts Under Trump 2.0

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia would be wise to prepare contingency measures in anticipation of potential US policy shifts and targeted tariffs under a Trump 2.0 administration, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Trump Presidency To Enhance Malaysia's Export Potential, FDI Inflows -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Donald Trump’s re-election as the United States (US) President is expected to accelerate the China Plus One strategy, benefitting Malaysia through higher investments and enhanced export potential, particularly in sectors such as electronics, machinery, and palm oil. 

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Regional Futures Downtrend

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, following the downtrend in the regional rubber futures market and the strengthening of the ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, a dealer said.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Within Range Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound, with re-stocking activities balancing prices and demand amid subdued, coupled with uncertain market sentiment, said industry expert Denis Low.

 

IMF Sees Robust 4.6 Pct growth For ASEAN In 2024, Revises Upward Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.

MIDF Maintains 2024 GDP Forecast At 5.0 Pct 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- MIDF Research has kept its 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 5.0 per cent, bolstered by ongoing increases in domestic spending and a recovery in exports.

AMRO Lowers ASEAN+3 Growth Forecast For 2024 To 4.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has pared down its 2024 economic growth forecast for the region to 4.2 per cent, down from 4.4 per cent in July, largely driven by revised growth projections for China and Vietnam.

MIDF Research Expects Malaysia's Positive Economic Growth Momentum To Sustain

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's positive economic momentum is expected to be sustained in the coming months as the Leading Index (LI) grew at 5.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in July 2024. 

ADB Raises 2024 Economic Growth Forecast For Developing Asia, The Pacific

JAKARTA, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its economic growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 5.0 per cent this year, up from the previous estimate of 4.9 per cent in April.