US Tariff Ruling Lifts Market Sentiment, Positive For Malaysian Markets -- Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) Supreme Court ruling limiting President’s unilateral tariff authority would improve global economic and market sentiment, with economists saying the development could benefit Malaysia’s exports, capital markets and currency outlook.

US To Impose 10 Pct Global Tariff Under Section 122 Following Supreme Court Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- President Donald Trump said the United States will impose a 10 per cent global tariff under Section 122, over and above the normal tariffs already in place.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Greenback On Cautious Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by cautious market sentiment amid ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran regarding the nuclear programme, said an economist.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Amid Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday as traders turned cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Erases Early Gains To End Lower On Profit-Taking

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia erased early gains to end lower today as profit-taking emerged following recent gains. 

Malaysia Aggressively Exploring Trading Opportunities With New Countries - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Guided by national interests, Malaysia will continue to aggressively explore market and trade opportunities with new countries while maintaining existing good relations with the United States and China, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Gold Futures End Lower Despite Gains On US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, despite gains in the US COMEX gold market.

Malaysia Positioned As Key Entry Point For India’s Regional Trade Expansion -- Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- India is increasingly viewing Malaysia as a strategic gateway to expand its economic footprint in Southeast Asia, using the country as a springboard to deepen trade and business engagement across the region, an academician said.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Expectation Of Softer Demand Ahead Of Lunar New Year

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today, amid expectations of softer demand ahead of the Lunar New Year, said a dealer.

Ringgit Retreats Against US Dollar After Fed Holds Rates

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today following the United States Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, which supported the greenback.

Ringgit Opens Near Five-year High Vs US Dollar After BNM Holds OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened near a five-year high against the US dollar on Friday after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Bursa Malaysia Bullish On OPR Status Quo, Easing Geopolitical Tensions

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Positive sentiment surrounding the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) status quo, coupled with easing geopolitical uncertainty, supported the Bursa Malaysia benchmark index in closing higher today.