Gold Futures Seen Higher Next Week At Between US$3,200-US$3,250

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week, within the range of US$3,200-US$3,250, due to concerns over the US fiscal situation, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Rubber Market Likely To Track Regional Futures, Ringgit And Crude Oil Prices Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to track the performance of regional rubber futures markets, the strength of the ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, and benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

1Q GDP Growth In Line With Advance Estimates, Higher Than Previous Corresponding Quarter -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- A rousing performance across key economic sectors lifted Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), in line with the GDP advance estimates and higher than the 4.2 per cent growth recorded in 1Q 2024.

Two Or Fewer Fed Fund Rate Cuts In 2025, Ringgit To Stay 4.4-4.5 To US Dollar By December

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) expects two or fewer United States (US) Federal Fund Rate (FFR) cuts in September and December this year against its previous base case for three.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Cues, Crude Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower on Friday, tracking weaker cues from regional rubber futures markets and benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Malaysia’s Export Base To Cushion Us Tariff Impact - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) expects any impact from potential United States (US) tariffs on semiconductors to be limited for Malaysia, thanks to the country’s diversified export base and continued demand in key sectors.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Marginally Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session slightly lower today, weighed down by a lack of fresh catalysts and mirroring the trend of key regional indices.

Semiconductor, E&E Companies Pressured By US Tariff - MSIA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) companies will not be able to absorb the United States’ (US) tariff implications or maintain prices for US customers, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).

Research Houses Positive On Dialog's Long-term Ventures Despite Lower 3Q Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Research houses are positive on Dialog Group Bhd’s long-term ventures in the upstream and midstream segments despite its lower net profit for the third quarter ended March 31, 2025 (3Q FY2025).

Bursa Malaysia Marginally Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open marginally higher on Friday, buoyed by mild bargain-hunting activities among blue chips amid Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight.  

ASEAN Seeks To Expand Membership In RCEP, CPTPP To Boost Regional Economic Integration

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is seeking to expand membership in two key trade agreements – the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – as part of efforts to strengthen regional economic integration.

Gold Likely To Keep Rallying Until Next Year Amid Global Uncertainties -- UBS

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- UBS Investment Bank remains bullish on gold and expects the precious metal to continue to rally, likely until the second or third quarter of next year, amid global uncertainties.