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Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower Ahead Of BNM Meeting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, with economists divided over the likelihood of an Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) cut, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Retreats To Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated to open lower on Monday, following a negative overnight performance on Wall Street, with the July 9 reciprocal tariffs deadline approaching.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Palm Olein Prices In China

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking weaker palm olein prices on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange. 

RHB IB Expects BNM To Maintain OPR At 3.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent at its Monetary Policy Committee meeting on July 9, with the balance of risks tilted towards one cut, said RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB).

Gold Futures To Trade Range-bound Next Week Amid Mixed Market Forces

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade range-bound next week as the precious metal finds itself caught between opposing forces, said an analyst.

MIDF Amanah: Strait Of Hormuz Closure Poses Limited Risk To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the recent Iranian parliamentary vote poses limited risk to Malaysia, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar As Markets Digest Fed’s Tariff Caution

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar on Thursday, buoyed by comments from US Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Jerome Powell highlighting uncertainty over the inflationary impact of tariffs.

From Rivalry To Realignment, China Shifts To Seek Better Fortunes Amid Trade Friction With US

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, June 23 (Bernama) – Rather than being fixated on its trade dispute with the United States (US), China is refocusing its efforts towards bolstering ties with non-confrontational partners, including developing nations, to boost trade and investments.

Economists Cautious On Malaysia’s 2025 Trade Prospects Amid Tariff Uncertainty

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Economists are maintaining a cautious stance on Malaysia’s trade outlook this year due to persistent global tariff uncertainty, which is expected to weigh on the country’s trade and manufacturing performance.

Profit Boost For Malakoff From Melaka WTE Plant - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) projects that Malakoff Corporation Bhd will achieve RM40 million net profit accretion per year once the Melaka waste-to-energy (WTE) facility begins contributing over the 30-year operational period.

Malaysia Well-positioned To Develop Islamic Finance Market Space - Affin Bank

By Suraidah Roslan

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well-positioned to develop the Islamic finance market space and be a hub for liquidity pooling, supported by growing demand in Islamic secure funding, said Affin Bank executive director of group treasury Hanif Ghulam.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday As Profit-taking Continues

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained easier at midday today due to continuing profit-taking, especially on plantation and energy stocks, said analysts.