Trump Visit, Trade Deal To Boost Malaysia’s GDP Growth -- Analyst

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- US President Donald Trump’s visit to Malaysia during the ASEAN Summit and the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between Malaysia and the United States (US) on Sunday has the potential to lift Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth by 0.5 to 0.7 percentage points each year through to 2030, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On ASEAN Summit Optimism, Regional Cues

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, supported by optimism surrounding the ongoing ASEAN Summit, which bolstered confidence in regional economic cooperation, and in tandem with gains across regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Amid Optimism Over US-China Trade Talks, ASEAN Summit

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, tracking regional gains, as investor sentiment was lifted by optimism over a potential United States (US)–China trade deal and positive vibes from the ongoing ASEAN meeting, which boosted confidence in regional economic cooperation.

Malaysia-US Reciprocal Trade Agreement Strengthens Economic Ties, Boosts Market Access

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The signing of the Malaysia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) reaffirms the strong economic ties between the two nations and highlights Malaysia’s role as a key US partner in Southeast Asia, opening new opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment and innovation, said the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher On Upbeat Sentiment After US Trade Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher amid positive investor sentiment following the historic reciprocal trade deal inked yesterday between Malaysia and the United States (US).

Bursa Malaysia Tracks Wall Street's Positive Sentiment To Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, supported by persistent buying interest in heavyweights across the board and continued optimism following positive Wall Street performance last Friday.

Ringgit Likely To Trade In Narrow Range Next Week Amid Fed Uncertainty

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain range-bound against the US dollar next week as cautious sentiment prevails ahead of the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

FBM KLCI Likely To Maintain Mildly Positive Momentum Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to maintain a mildly positive bias next week, supported by sustained buying interest above the 1,600 psychological level.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Higher Ahead Of US CPI Data Report

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally higher against the greenback today as investors turned cautious ahead of the release of the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Positive Sentiment Ahead Of Trump-Xi Meeting

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index extended its gains to close higher on Friday, in line with regional markets, as continued bargain-hunting bolstered sentiment ahead of this month’s anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at mid-afternoon with utility counters continuing to lead buying interest, analysts said.

Bursa Malaysia Settles Higher At Lunch Break

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher, in tandem with regional peers, as it took a cue from the stronger overnight performance on Wall Street.