Ringgit Ends Higher On Continued US Dollar Weakness

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed the week stronger against the US dollar amid the greenback’s continued weakness as the higher-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) for July failed to provide lasting support for the currency.

Malaysia’s 2Q 2025 GDP Growth Projected At 4.3 Pct On Sector Gains -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) is projected to be at 4.3 per cent, driven by the agriculture sector’s recovery, and expansion in the services, manufacturing and construction sectors, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Singapore Upgrades 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 1.5 To 2.5 Pct

SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Bernama) --  Singapore has upgraded its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 1.5 to 2.5 per cent to reflect the better-than-expected performance of the country’s economy in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025).

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, rebounding after two consecutive sessions of losses, amid growing concerns over the impact of the United States’ tariffs on the domestic and global economy, analysts said.

Gold Futures likely To Track Comex Ahead Of US CPI Data Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are set to take their cue from the United States (US) COMEX gold market ahead of the upcoming release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July, scheduled for next Tuesday. 

CPO Futures End Lower On Rising Production Concerns

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by concerns over rising production and weak demand in the coming weeks.

Construction Shares Up In Early Trade, Boosted By Major Projects Under 13MP

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Construction-related stocks on Bursa Malaysia increased in early trade today, boosted by projects planned by the government under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday on Wednesday, as investors stayed cautious while digesting key United States economic data amid mixed regional sentiment.

IMF Upgrades Global Growth Forecast In Latest Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Global economic growth is projected to reach 3.0 per cent in 2025 and 3.1 per cent in 2026, above the reference forecast in the April 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO), according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) July 2025 WEO update, released today.

Ringgit Opens Higher On Easing Trade Tensions 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher on Tuesday against the US dollar and other major and regional currencies, supported by easing global trade tensions that lifted investor sentiment, an analyst said.

Revised GDP Growth Forecast Reflects Malaysia’s Economic Realities -- Economist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) – The revised projection for Malaysia’s GDP growth in 2025 by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is a realistic forecast that aligns with the economy’s underlying growth potential, said economist Professor Geoffrey Williams.

BNM Revises 2025 GDP Projection To 4.0-4.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) --  Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has revised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection to between 4.0 per cent and 4.8 per cent from 4.5 per cent - 5.5 per cent previously.