Bursa Malaysia Ends Little Changed On Subdued Trading

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed flat to settle at slightly below the 1,500-mark on Monday as investors balanced persistent global uncertainties with signs of underlying domestic resilience, said an analyst. 

Malaysian Banks To Stay Appealing Amid Trade Tensions - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) said Malaysian banks are expected to be among the more attractive sectors for investors seeking refuge from United States President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Experiencing The Real Heat Of The US-China Trade War

BEIJING, 19 April (Bernama) -- As a journalist, I have written and read countless reports on the United States (US)-China trade war, the tit-for-tat tariff hikes, political statements, economic tensions and market reactions.

Uptrend Seen For FBM KLCI Futures On Better Sentiment Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to maintain its near-term upward trajectory next week, supported by improving sentiment in tandem with the cash market.

FBM KLCI Set To Test 1,500-level Next Week On Improved Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Key market index FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to continue testing the 1,500-point psychological level next week, with a sustained breakout likely to boost investor confidence and attract foreign inflows.

Gold Futures To Trade Cautiously Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to trade cautiously next week, as traders will be monitoring any potential trade war resolution, said an analyst.

Why America Excludes Sales, Services From Its Trade Deficits: Strategic Blind Spot In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- In the calculus of international trade, perception is power. Nowhere is this more evident than in the way the United States (US) calculates and presents its trade deficit.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Flat Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade flat next week, potentially trading at around RM4.41 to RM4.42, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Following Slower GDP Growth Estimate

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close today following the announcement of a lower-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth estimate for Malaysia for the first quarter (1Q) of 2025, said an analyst.

ASEAN Rejects Any Form Of Unilaterally Imposed Tariffs - Anwar

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, April 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed that ASEAN rejects any form of unilaterally imposed tariffs, stating that such measures contradict the spirit of multilateralism.

Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher Despite Wall Street’s Mixed Lead

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded higher in early trade, tracking Wall Street’s mixed performance as investors remained cautiously optimistic amid lingering uncertainty over the United States (US) tariff outlook.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher In Sync With Regional Markets

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from early losses to close higher today, supported by the upbeat performance of regional peers amid improved investor sentiment.