Cambridge Remains Unfazed As US Slashes Tariffs On UK Cars, Steel

CAMBRIDGE, May 9 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has reduced tariffs on British cars and steel, making headlines across the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday (May 8).

MITI Welcomes Washington’s Review Of AI Chip Export Rules, Citing Supply Chain Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia welcomes United States President Donald Trump’s move to revisit artificial intelligence (AI) chip export rules as clarity and consistency in tech policy are vital for global innovation, supply chain resilience and inclusive growth.

Bursa Malaysia Erases Early Gains To End Lower

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up early gains to close lower today, as profit-taking emerged in selected financial services counters, amid cautious sentiment on the regional market, an analyst said. 

Trump To Announce Major Trade Deal On Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump has trumpeted an imminent announcement of a major trade deal  related to “a big and highly respected country” on Thursday.

Mixed Outlook Ahead Of BNM's OPR Announcement Tomorrow -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Although the overnight policy rate (OPR) is expected by many to stay at 3.0 per cent, some economists see a possible 25 basis points (bps) cut by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) as pre-emptive support against the potential downside risks of the American tariffs.

Strong Buying In Heavyweights Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Intraday High

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Persistent buying in selected telecommunications and media, as well as utilities counters lifted Bursa Malaysia to end at an intraday high today, in line with positive momentum across the regional market, an analyst said. 

Ringgit Stregthens Against Greenback On Positive Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended gains, opening stronger against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by ongoing positive sentiment towards the local currency, said an analyst.

PM Anwar Calls For More Domestic Consumption To Mitigate Impact Of US Tariffs

SHAH ALAM, May 5 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to safeguarding the country’s economy through a pragmatic approach, such as boosting domestic consumption, to navigate US tariff uncertainties.

Ringgit Rises Against Greenback Following Govt Response To Impact From US Reciprocal Tariffs

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar at the close on Monday, amid the government’s response towards the impact of the reciprocal tariff from the United States (US), said an analyst.

Ringgit Rises Against Weaker US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged up slightly against the US dollar on Monday, as a weaker greenback, weighed down by dovish sentiment from the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) on interest rates and new trade developments related to China, supported the local currency, said an analyst

Special Parliament Session To Address US Tariffs On May 5

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- All eyes will be on the Dewan Rakyat on Monday as Members of Parliament convene for a special sitting to deliberate on the United States’ (US) surprise imposition of retaliatory tariffs on Malaysian exports – a move that has sparked concern across government and industry.

Warren Buffett Announces Retirement As Berkshire CEO By Year's End

ISTANBUL, May 4 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, an American multinational conglomerate holding company, announced plans to retire at the company's 2025 annual shareholders meeting on Saturday, capping a 55-year tenure, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.