Rubber Market Expected To Continue Upward Trend Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to continue its upward momentum next week, supported by firm crude oil prices and potential supply disruptions.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Range-bound Between 1,700 And 1,730 Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is expected to trade in a range-bound mode with a cautious bias within the 1,700-1,730 range next week.

KLCI Futures Seen Trading Range-bound At 1,700–1,730 Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade range-bound with a “cautious bias” within 1,700–1,730 next week, in line with the cash market.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Higher Next Week Amid West Asia Conflict

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with an upward bias next week, a trader said.

Global Economy Challenging, Govt Continues Taking Necessary Measures To Face Uncertainty - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to take the necessary measures in facing global economic uncertainty, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

CPO Futures End Lower On Cautious Trading Ahead of Long Weekend

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed by cautious trading ahead of a long weekend, an analyst said. 

Kenanga Investment Bank Maintains 2026 Loan Growth Forecast At 5.0-5.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its 2026 loan growth forecast at 5.0 per cent to 5.5 per cent, supported by steady household demand as well as supportive labour market. 

Ringgit Closes Lower On Volatile Oil Prices, Latest Fed Decision

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against most currencies, including the US dollar, as investors shifted towards safe-haven assets amid concerns over volatile crude oil prices.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia As Oil Prices Support Energy Counters

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Last-minute buying lifted Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index, reversing earlier losses as higher oil prices boosted sentiment for energy- and chemical-related counters.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures, Hawkish Fed Outlook

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed lower today due to weaker regional rubber futures, said a trader.

Oil Prices Surge On Potential Prolonged Blockade At Strait Of Hormuz

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Oil prices surged above US$120 per barrel on Thursday as US President Donald Trump warned Iran that US naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz could last months. 

UAE’s OPEC Exit Unlikely To Move Global oil Prices -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) exit from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its OPEC+ allies is not expected to significantly affect global oil prices, which are currently driven more by geopolitical factors.