KLCI Futures Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened lower on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Thursday.

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. 

KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, in sync with the underlying cash market.

CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, tracking weaker crude oil prices amid easing US-Iran conflict, a trader said.

Gold Futures Rebound On West Asia De‑Escalation Hopes

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rose on Wednesday as the de-escalation narrative surrounding the West Asia conflict made the safe-haven metal more appealing after a recent forced selloff.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil Price

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by weaker soybean oil price, a trader said. 

KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, in sync with the underlying cash market.

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.

Dmitry Shubov: AI Lock-in Risk Rises For Southeast Asia Legal-Tech

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asian legal-tech startups targeting United States (US) expansion face mounting compliance and commercial risks as governments and enterprise buyers increasingly favour region-specific artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, in line with projections from Gartner.

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.

Embracing Risk-sharing Business Will Be Game Changer For Malaysia’s Robust Islamic Banking Sector – Economists

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Bernama) -- Intense demand coupled with the wider acceptance of shariah-compliant financial products will continue expanding Islamic banking in Malaysia despite stiff competition from the conventional sector, an economist said today.

CPO Futures Seen Trading Higher Next Week Amid Rising Energy Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with an upward bias next week amid the conflict in West Asia.