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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. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Retreats On Volatile Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher but pared its gains thereafter despite a positive overnight performance on Wall Street, with investor sentiment expected to remain volatile in the near term.

Ringgit Opens Higher Versus Greenback For Third Consecutive Day

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its upward momentum, opening higher against the US dollar for a third consecutive day on Thursday, as market sentiment continued to hinge on prospects of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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.

Ringgit Softens vs US Dollar As Markets Await Clearer Signs Of Iran War De‑Escalation

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened against the US dollar and other major currencies at Wednesday’s close on cautious sentiment as investors await clearer signs of de‑escalation in the Iran war.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher, Tracks Regional Rally As Oil Prices Ease

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to close higher on Wednesday, tracking gains across regional markets as a sharp pullback in oil prices helped boost overall market sentiment, analysts said.

Fertiliser Supply Risks Threaten Southeast Asia Grain Output, Malaysia Seen As Resilient - BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The risk of reduced application rates for 2026/2027 grain crops across Southeast Asia is increasing, particularly as key application windows approach, posing downside risks to production, according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at mid-afternoon on continued buying support in selected heavyweights led by banking and utilities counters.

Midday Trade On Bursa Malaysia Mixed As Regional Cues Weighs In

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Shares on Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session mixed, tracking regional trends amid ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East and continued volatility in oil prices.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Improved Regional Risk Appetite

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, supported by improved risk appetite across regional markets despite a weaker overnight performance on Wall Street.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Improved Risk Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Wednesday, as risk sentiment improved following potential ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As West Asia De-escalation Hopes Fade

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up early gains to end lower today as risk appetite waned as fading hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict weighed on sentiment.