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Ringgit Falls Against US Dollar Amid US Tariff Hikes On Canada, Mexico, And China

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened against the US dollar on Monday, primarily due to the latest tariff imposition by the United States on Canada, Mexico, and China, according to analysts.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Opening As Investors Cautious On Global Trade Tensions

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower in the early session on the first trading day of February as investors focused on heightened global trade tensions and tit-for-tat measures following the US tariffs.

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.  

Malaysia Stands To Benefit From Trump's Trade Policies -- KSI, ECKL

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is poised to seize significant opportunities from Donald Trump's return as President of the United States (US), especially in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and enhancing export potential.

Revival Of Malaysia-EU Trade Deal Benefits Malaysia's Key Export Sectors -- Economist

By Zarul Effendi Razali and Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The revival of negotiations on the stalled Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) could significantly benefit Malaysia’s key export sectors, particularly in high-value goods and natural resources.

Malaysia's External Trade To Expand In 2025, Exports Up 4.9 Pct, Imports To Rise 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's exports and imports are set to continue growing in 2025, with external trade expected to expand further.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting, Improved Regional Sentiment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today on continuous bargain hunting following the recent heavy sell-off, amid improved regional sentiment in tandem with the upbeat performance on Wall Street Friday.

HLB Forecasts Malaysia's Economic Growth At 4.5 To 5.0 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to grow at a moderate pace of 4.5 per cent to 5.0 per cent in 2025, benefitting from strong economic fundamentals and an uptick in foreign investments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) said.

Rubber Market Set For Modest Rise Next Week Amid Steady Demand Ahead Of CNY Celebrations

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is likely to move up slightly next week, with steady demand ahead of the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration, said industry expert Denis Low. 

Malaysia's 2025 GDP Steady At 5 Pct - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to hold steady at five per cent in 2025, consistent with the government’s target of 4.5 to 5.5 per cent, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall St Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index opened lower on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s losses as markets anticipated a further slowdown in the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate easing cycle.

Rubber Market Expected To Trade Slightly Upward Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade slightly upward next week tracking the performance of regional rubber futures markets, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma).