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Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher, CI Jumps 1.16 Pct As US-Iran Ceasefire Lifts Sentiment

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended broadly higher, with the benchmark index rising 1.16 per cent to close near the 1,700 mark, supported by positive sentiment following news of a two-week ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran, which includes Tehran allowing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Rubber Futures End Mixed On Weaker Regional Cues, Firmer Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Wednesday, weighed by softer regional futures and a firmer ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Oil Price Dips Below US$100 Per Barrel On Ceasefire Talks, Upside Risks Remain

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Oil prices fell below US$100 per barrel as the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in exchange for Tehran allowing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. 

Bursa Malaysia Higher At The Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday amid a cautious undertone, in line with most regional markets, after US President Donald Trump suspended planned strikes on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks.  

Bursa Malaysia Ends On A Softer Note Amid Escalating West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note, with the benchmarik index extending its decline to a fourth consecutive day, and falling by nearly 2.0 per cent cumulatively over the period, as investors adopted a defensive stance amid escalating geopolitical conflict in West Asia.

Ringgit Flat Against Us Dollar, Firmer Versus Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened little changed against the US dollar but strengthened against major currencies on Tuesday, as market sentiment remained cautious ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Ringgit Advances To End Higher Vs US Dollar On West Asia Ceasefire Hopes

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today as optimism over a potential West Asia ceasefire improved risk appetite.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday Amid Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session lower as continued volatility in global conditions was seen in the near term after US President Donald Trump gave Iran a 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday, supported by a softer greenback amid lingering geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Malaysia’s Crude Oil Supply Adequate, Almost 40 Pct Of Imports Via Strait Of Hormuz - Petronas

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) – Malaysia has a relatively sufficient crude oil supply compared with other ASEAN countries, said national oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

Malaysia’s Palm Oil Sector In Advantageous Position Despite West Asia Conflict

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in an extremely advantageous position as one of the world’s top palm oil exporters, continuing to supply edible oils to countries which are grappling with rising food prices and fertiliser supply disruptions due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Risk Of West Asia Escalation May Push Global Oil Prices Higher -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Global oil prices could remain elevated if the West Asia conflict escalates further in the absence of a ceasefire, independent research and energy intelligence company Rystad Energy said today.