Ringgit Opens Higher As US Govt Shutdown Averted

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today after the United States (US) averted government shutdown, suggesting improved risk appetite sentiment, leading to a weaker US dollar.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street’s Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded at Thursday’s open, tracking Wall Street’s gains after days of selling.  

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Key Index Slips Below 1,500

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended losses at Wednesday’s opening, tracking overnight declines on Wall Street and regional markets as global economic uncertainties dampened investor sentiment.  

ASEAN Should leverage RCEP, FTAs To Mitigate economic Risks From US Tariffs 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should optimise the utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the upgraded ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to mitigate the risks of economic uncertainty following the imposition of US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

CPO Expected To Trade Higher In RM4,300-RM4,500 Range Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) – The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, ranging between RM4,300 and RM4,500 per tonne, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

Bursa Malaysia Set To Trend Higher Next Week On Improved Sentiment -- Analyst

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trend higher next week, supported by improved sentiment and renewed interest in fundamentally strong stocks.

Ringgit To Remain Defensive Next Week, Trading In 4.41-4.45 Range Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to remain defensive within the 4.41-4.45 range against the US dollar next week, underpinned by Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent policy status quo and Malaysia's solid macro outlook.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Mirroring Regional Peers

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today tracking the weaker regional market performance.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall St Decline

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, tracking Wall Street’s overnight decline as uncertainty over United States (US) tariffs spurred selling.  

Ringgit Rises For 5th Day As US Tariff Uncertainty Weighs

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the fifth consecutive day as uncertainties over US tariff policies prompted traders and investors to steer clear of riskier assets, an analyst said.   

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Weak Demand

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Thursday due to weak demand.  

Malaysia’s Membership In CPTTP, RCEP Unaffected By US Tariff Policies - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s status as a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) remains unchanged, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.