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By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Global demand for gold bars as a secure investment is on the rise, particularly among central banks and high-net-worth individuals, according to the Malaysia Gold Association.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today, in tandem with the upbeat regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The emergence of more ASEAN-based multinational corporations (MNCs) with strong ties to United States (US) companies could be key to navigating current economic challenges and shaping a new regional growth framework.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher on Friday, tracking the positive regional market sentiment as investors monitor potential United States (US) tariff reduction and Malaysia’s ongoing negotiations for fairer trade terms.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) opened slightly higher but retreated thereafter on Friday, amid a mixed regional market trend coupled with a lack of fresh catalysts, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s construction sector is forecast to see a data centre (DC) award cycle in the second half of the year, driven by multiple contract decisions on tenders submitted in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), according to Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must demand reciprocal market access from major trading partners such as the European Union (EU) and China, especially in sectors like palm oil, halal products and electric vehicle (EV) battery minerals, to safeguard its regional trade stability amid rising global protectionism, an analyst said.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin & Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The United States is holding active discussions with several countries at the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) to push for further progress on US reciprocal tariffs.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia still has a one-month window to negotiate with the United States (US) regarding the newly announced reciprocal tariffs by Donald Trump’s administration, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, driven by a softer US dollar amidst the ongoing global trade tension.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to end higher as the US dollar fluctuated on Thursday amid rising trade tensions after the United States government issued new tariff threats on the global market, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lukewarm on Thursday as investors digested updated United States tariff announcements, particularly on Malaysia and the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) cut, despite stronger regional market performance.
