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CPO Futures End Higher On Firmer Soybean Oil Prices, Easing US-China Trade Tensions

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, supported by firmer soybean oil prices and easing United States (US)-China trade tensions, said palm oil trader David Ng.

MIDF Projects Resilient Domestic Demand With Stronger Retail Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd’s research arm, MIDF Research, is projecting sustained expansion in domestic spending following stronger retail sales recorded in March 2025.

Ringgit Weakens Against US Dollar, Gains Versus Other Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today as investors scaled back their expectations for the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut interest rates.

Bursa Malaysia Hits Over Two-Month High On Trade Optimism

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its upward momentum on Tuesday, soaring 2.32 per cent to a more than two-month high, buoyed by renewed risk-on sentiment as the United States (US) and China took significant steps to de-escalate trade tensions over the weekend.

Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Easing US-China Trade Tensions

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today, supported by the upward momentum in regional rubber futures markets, driven by improved global sentiments as a result of the de-escalation of trade tensions between the United States (US) and China, a dealer said.

US-China Tariff Development Positive For Malaysian Equity Market - CIMB Securities 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The United States (US)-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariff is broadly positive for the local equity market, as it reduces the risk of a US and global recession and leads to higher net foreign inflows, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar, Market Sentiment Improves

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today, supported by positive sentiment from the United States (US)-China diplomatic negotiations on the US tariff, an analyst said.

World's Top Economies US, China Agree Initial 90-day Tariff Relief After Geneva Talks

GENEVA, May 12 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The US and China have agreed to a sweeping rollback of punitive tariffs for an initial 90-day period, signalling a rare moment of relief in their protracted trade conflict and raising hopes for longer-term economic stability, according to a joint statement released by the US on Monday.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Lower Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade lower next week, as progress in the trade deal between the United States (US) and China -- anticipated by the end of the week -- may boost demand for the US dollar and weigh on gold prices.

Malaysian Rubber Market Ends Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended the week higher ahead of the United States (US)-China trade talks and an increase in oil prices, said a dealer.

Economy Continues To Grow Despite Tariff Uncertainties - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) and Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR). 

RHB Investment Bank Maintains OPR Forecast At 3.00 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) has maintained its base case forecast for the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent throughout 2025.