Ringgit Opens Higher On Pragmatic Fuel Subsidy Approach

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher for the fourth consecutive day as the Malaysian government adopts a pragmatic approach to fuel subsidies by balancing between fiscal discipline and cost-of-living concerns amid West Asia tensions.

Govt To Maintain Fiscal Discipline, Curb Leakages To Sustain Economic Growth -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to uphold fiscal discipline and curb waste and leakages to ensure Malaysia’s economic growth momentum remains sustainable, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Conflicting Signals From West Asia Cloud Sentiment

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed yesterday’s gains to close at an intraday low, with the benchmark index easing 0.34 per cent as investors tracked developments in West Asia while remaining cautious amid increasingly conflicting signals from both the United States (US) and Iran over potential peace negotiations. 

ASEAN Tourism Demand Remains Strong Amid Geopolitical Tensions - Chiew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Tourism demand in ASEAN countries remains strong amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man.

European Stocks Close On Strong Note On Hopes Of US-Iran Peace Deal

FRANKFURT, March 26 (Bernama-dpa-AFX) -- European stocks closed on a strong note on Wednesday, as the mood turned a bit bullish amid some hopes of a de-escalation in tensions in West Asia, dpa-AFX reported. 

Markets In Dire Need Of Credible Signalling From Trump - Economists

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Global markets, including the stock and currency markets in Malaysia, urgently require clear and consistent signals from United States President Donald Trump to achieve a sustained de-escalation of the conflict in West Asia and restore stability, said economists.

Gold Futures End Lower On Geopolitical Uncertainties

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday as investors traded with a cautious stance amid rising uncertainties surrounding the escalating war involving the United States-Israel and Iran, which weighed on market sentiment.

OSV Operators Set To Gain As Oil Firms Shift Focus From West Asia

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – The decision by oil companies to shift away from West Asia and support offshore crude oil exploration in Southeast Asia could potentially benefit offshore support vessel (OSV) operators.

Indonesia Projects Aidilfitri Homecoming To Boost 5.5-5.6 Pct Economic Growth

JAKARTA, March 23 (Bernama) -- Indonesia expects the Aidilfitri mudik or homecoming momentum to support its 2026 economic growth target of 5.5 to 5.6 per cent year-on-year, with public mobility and spending rising during the festive period.

Gold Prices See Biggest Weekly Drop Since 1983

ISTANBUL, March 21 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The price of gold saw the biggest weekly drop since 1983, decreasing more than 10 per cent to below US$4,500 threshold on Friday.

Volatility Seen Continuing For Bursa Malaysia Next Week After Raya Break

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Trading on Bursa Malaysia is expected to continue to be volatile next week after the Raya break, although the broader trend still points to a gradually rising momentum.

European Central Bank Leaves Rates Unchanged Amidst Heightened Geopolitical Tensions

FRANKFURT, March 20 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday kept key interest rates unchanged as heightened geopolitical tensions weigh on the outlook of inflation and economy in the euro area, reported Xinhua.