There are 1264 news based on search keyword "economist"

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher, CI Up 1.10 Pct

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Wednesday, with the key index rising 1.10 per cent, in line with firm gains across regional markets following a strong rally on Wall Street overnight, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback As US Signals Iran Exit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as global sentiment improved on hopes that the US may be leaving Iran in a matter of weeks.

World Bank Highlights Three Areas For Malaysia To Strengthen Long-term Positioning Amid West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has outlined three key areas Malaysia should focus on to strengthen its long-term economic position amid current global challenges arising from the West Asia conflict.

Malaysia’s Economy Remains Resilient Despite Global Uncertainties - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy remains resilient despite rising global uncertainties, with the government widening its “Plan B” measures to ensure continued stability and growth, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit, Regional Currencies Edge Lower As Investors Eye US Data, Developments In West Asia

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit and its regional peers continued to trade lower against the US dollar on Tuesday, as market sentiment remained fixated on the conflict in Iran and the elevated global energy crisis.

Ringgit, Regional Currencies Edge Lower As Investors eye US Data, Developments In West Asia

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit and its regional peers continued to trade lower against the US dollar on Tuesday, as market sentiment remained fixated on the conflict in Iran and the elevated global energy crisis.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Close Slightly Higher, Led By Healthcare, Utilities & Banks

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Shares on Bursa Malaysia reversed yesterday’s losses to finish higher on Tuesday, driven by buying interest in healthcare, utilities and banking counters.

Ringgit On Modest Rebound Against Greenback At Opening

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, with a modest rebound although gains remain limited, said an analyst.

Ringgit, Regional Currencies End Lower Vs US Dollar As Geopolitical Tensions Persist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit and other regional currencies continued to weaken against the US dollar on Monday as investors sought safety in safe-haven assets amid escalating tensions in the US-Israel war.

Ringgit, Regional Currencies End lower vs US Dollar As Geopolitical Tensions Persist

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 -- The ringgit and other regional currencies continued to weaken against the US dollar on Monday as investors sought safety in safe-haven assets amid escalating tensions in the US-Israel war.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Caution Over Rising Oil Prices, West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed lower today, in line with most regional markets, as investors adjusted their risk exposure amid spiralling oil prices driven by the ongoing West Asia conflict, now in its second month.

Malaysia Well-Positioned To Withstand Rising Fiscal Pressures Amid High Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains well-positioned to withstand rising fiscal pressures as the price of Brent crude holds above US$100 per barrel, with stronger petroleum-related revenues expected to cushion the impact of a higher RON95 subsidy bill, said analysts.