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KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- In the calculus of international trade, perception is power. Nowhere is this more evident than in the way the United States (US) calculates and presents its trade deficit.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher today, following gains on COMEX, as traders cautiously monitor the tariff situation, said an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should strengthen its diplomatic ties with key partners such as the United States (US), particularly in business, investment, and security, to ensure sustainable economic growth and maintain fair and balanced trade.
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By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Heightened volatility in global markets is expected to weigh on investor sentiment, potentially leading Bursa Malaysia into an uncertain trend next week, as tariff-related tensions between the United States and China remain unresolved.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its positive tone at midday, supported by buying interest in most heavyweights as market sentiment continued to improve, analysts said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Inflation is expected to trend higher between 2.0 per cent to 3.5 per cent this year compared to an average of 1.8 per cent in 2024, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) — Malaysia's economy is expected to expand by 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent in 2025, primarily driven by strong domestic demand and a robust investment landscape with exports expected to moderate amid heightened external uncertainties, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the day marginally higher supported by renewed buying interest in blue-chip stocks, said an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Strong buying interest in the local bourse, followed by a slew of initial public offerings (IPOs) and growth in total outstanding for the bond and sukuk market has resulted in an increase in the size of the capital market by 9.7 per cent to RM4.2 trillion in 2024 from RM3.8 trillion in 2023.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended higher on Monday morning tracking Wall Street's upbeat performance last week amid renewed market sentiment as investors shrugged off tariff-related worries, an analyst said.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday, as trade war uncertainties weighed on market sentiment, said an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s budget deficit is forecast lower at 3.9 per cent for 2025, said BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.