Bursa Malaysia To Remain Cautious Next Week, Likely To Trade Within Tight Range - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain cautious next week, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to trade within a narrow range as investors evaluate key economic developments, according to an analyst.

Ringgit Weakens Against US Dollar As Trade War Escalates

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Friday as concerns over an escalating trade war weighed on sentiment.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Weaker Sentiment Following Trump's Tariff Announcement

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week lower with the benchmark index declining 0.75 per cent, in tandem with regional markets performance as investor sentiment weakened following the US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement.

Reinforce Centrality, Focus On Realistic Targets And Delivery, ASEAN-BAC’s Nazir Razak Tells Grouping

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- While the United States President Donald Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on both allies and rivals, an ASEAN’s top private sector official has cautioned Southeast Asian economies to increase trade and reinforce their centrality to shield themselves from such global uncertainties.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall Street Slump

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, tracking Wall Street's decline following the United States (US) President Donald Trump threatened new import tariffs, said an analyst. 

US Tariff Plans To Be Discussed At 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat - Tengku Zafrul

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The tariff plans imposed by the United States (US) will be one of the topics discussed at the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Retreat today.

Gold Futures Extend Losses As Stronger Greenback Weighs On Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives fell again on Thursday as the US dollar strengthened due to Donald Trump’s threat to increase trade tariffs.

Analysts Revise Sunway's FY2025-2026 Earnings Forecast Upward On Positive Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Analysts have revised their earnings forecast for Sunway Bhd for the financial year 2025-2026 (FY2025-FY2026) upward, maintaining their ‘buy’ and ‘underperform’ calls on the company.

Maybank Likely To Shine In The Current Market Climate - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) is expected to shine in the current market climate as investors seek refuge from the uncertainties surrounding United States (US) President Donald Trump 2.0, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

EPF 2024 Dividend Rate To Range From 6.0 Pct-6.2 Pct - Analyst

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is projected to announce a dividend rate of between 6.0 per cent and 6.2 per cent for 2024, supported by robust global and domestic economic conditions, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Slightly Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower but turned slightly higher amid uncertainties as traders digested the US consumer confidence report and US President Donald Trump’s policy impact on the American economy, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Rebounds Against US Dollar As Weak US Data Supports Rate Cut Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar at the opening today after a weaker-than-expected US consumer confidence report weighed on the greenback, reinforcing the narrative that monetary policy easing in the United States should remain intact this year.