Gold Futures Close Lower As US Dollar Strengthens

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday as the US dollar strengthened, analysts said.

US Commerce Secretary Says Tariffs To Take Effect On Aug 1

WASHINGTON, July 7 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Sunday that higher tariff rates would take effect on Aug 1, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading Range Bound With Upside Bias Next Week

By Zarul Effendi Razali and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in cautious mode next week, but with an upside bias, with the US tariff deal deadline on July 9 in focus, analysts said.  

Anwar, Carney Seek A Swift Conclusion To ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney have expressed hope the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA) negotiations can be concluded as soon as possible for mutual benefit.

Malaysia Succeeds In Attracting RM8.13 Bln Potential Investments From Italy - PM Anwar

From D.Arul Rajoo

ROME, July 3 (Bernama) -- Potential investments worth RM8.13 billion have been achieved through the Malaysia-Italy economic cooperation roundtable meeting and meetings with companies here, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Diversification Ensures Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient

By Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng

PUTRAJAYA, July 2 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains on solid footing due to its inclusive and long-term economic strategy despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raising concerns over the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions to global energy supply.

Tariff: Positive Response From US To Malaysia's Approach - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has responded positively to Malaysia's approach and engagements on tariff issues and proposals, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

HLIB Sees BNM Cutting OPR By 25 Bps In 2H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain a cautious stance and cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points in the second half of 2025, Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) said, citing mixed monetary signals, persistent trade policy uncertainty, and subdued inflation.

Bullish Sentiment On Equities Drags Gold Futures Lower

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today as global sentiment turned more bullish towards equities, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major Currencies, ASEAN Peers

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by improved regional sentiment.

PM Anwar To Meet Captains Of Industry From 36 Italian Companies, Including MNCs In Rome 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to meet captains of industry from 36 Italian firms, including multinational companies such as Leonardo SpA, STMicroelectronics and Ferrero during his maiden working visit to Rome, Italy on July 1.

Ni Hsin Signs Hoa To Explore Acquisition Of Hy-Fresh Poultry Group

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Ni Hsin Group Bhd today signed a heads of agreement (HOA) with the intention to acquire Hy-Fresh Group, one of Malaysia’s largest fully integrated halal-certified poultry businesses.