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Singapore Raises 2026 GDP Growth Projection To 2.0-4.0 Pct

SINGAPORE, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Singapore has upgraded its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2026 to between two and four per cent from the previous targets of one to three per cent, said its Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

Market Assessments Raise Malaysia’s Growth Outlook To 4.5–5.0 Pct This Year -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Current market assessments place Malaysia’s economic growth in the range of 4.5 to 5.0 per cent in 2026, reflecting strengthening domestic demand and continued investment momentum, in line with expectations from the Finance Ministry and international institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysian Economy Shows Strong Resilience Amid Global Headwinds — AMRO

SINGAPORE, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy has demonstrated notable resilience despite rising global trade protectionism and geopolitical tensions, said the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

Ringgit Opens Lower As Easing Risks Lift US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by external spillovers as receding near-term geopolitical tensions lent support to the greenback.

Gold Futures End Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in US COMEX gold futures as bargain hunting emerged following last week’s sharp sell-off from record highs, said an economist.

Rubber Ends Lower, Tracking Mixed Trends In Regional Future, Crude Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, driven by mixed signals from regional futures and crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Gold, Silver Seen Bullish Despite Short-term Volatility -- MGA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Gold and silver prices are expected to remain bullish over the mid- to long-term despite short-term volatility triggered by global macroeconomic and geopolitical developments, said Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) president Datuk Seri Louis Ng.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures, Falling Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today, tracking the downward movement in regional rubber futures and benchmark crude oil, said a dealer.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Stronger Ringgit, Heightened Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today, dragged down by the stronger ringgit versus the US dollar amid mixed advice from regional rubber futures, said a dealer.

OCBC Raises 2026 Gold Forecast To US$5,600 Amid Stronger‑than‑expected Momentum

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Gold prices are set for an upward revision, with the forecast raised to US$5,600 per ounce by the end of 2026, up from the previous estimate of US$4,800, reflecting recent developments and stronger‑than‑anticipated persistence rather than a reassessment of the underlying narrative, said OCBC Group Research.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Lower Next Week Amid Profit-taking Activities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade lower next week amid profit-taking activities following easing geopolitical tensions.

Rubber Market Expected To Move Sideways Next Week 

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to move sideways next week as buying is limited to immediate needs and replenishment, according to industry expert Denis Low.