By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly weaker against the US dollar on Wednesday as investors shifted towards safe-haven assets, while trading mostly higher against other major and regional currencies.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to see a revival in its investment cycle in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by strong domestic demand despite the West Asia conflict, according to Affin Bank Bhd.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today on improved sentiment amid possible renegotiations between the United States and Iran despite Wall Street closing lower overnight.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar on Wednesday as market sentiment remained cautious following news that the United States-Iran ceasefire, originally expected to expire today, has been extended to allow negotiations with Iran to conclude.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, recovering from the lowest levels seen in nearly six weeks, thanks to robust buying interest, according to a futures broker firm.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday, tracking softer US COMEX performance, as markets weighed US-Iran peace talk prospects after weekend tensions.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar and other major currencies at Tuesday’s close, despite a firmer US Dollar Index, as investors closely monitored developments and anticipated the outcome of ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Tuesday in line with regional rubber futures amid declining crude oil prices and weaker vehicle sales, a dealer said.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today with market sentiment improving following reports that Iran may attend a second round of negotiations with the United States in Pakistan.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd opened at RM1.08 in its Main Market debut on Bursa Malaysia today, five sen above its initial public offering (IPO) price of RM1.03.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, has maintained its average annual palm oil price forecast for 2026 at RM4,300 per tonne.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, underpinned by buying interest in selected heavyweights despite Wall Street’s weaker overnight performance.
