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KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- As global trade tensions continue to rise, the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings wrapped up its four days of talks in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, July 11, with the United States’ (US) sweeping tariff hikes becoming a major talking point among regional leaders.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trend higher within a stable range of US$3,300 to US$3,350 next week, supported by persistent geopolitical risk, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend upward next week, supported by stronger United States (US) economic data and rising oil prices, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).
By Siti Noor Afera Abu and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended the week slightly lower on Friday, as investors await fresh catalysts, mainly the ongoing trade negotiations between Malaysia and the United States (US).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher on Friday, tracking the positive regional market sentiment as investors monitor potential United States (US) tariff reduction and Malaysia’s ongoing negotiations for fairer trade terms.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) forecasts the Malaysian economy to grow by 4.4 per cent in 2025, down from 5.1 per cent in 2024, as external trade uncertainties dampen export momentum.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent for 2025, according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must demand reciprocal market access from major trading partners such as the European Union (EU) and China, especially in sectors like palm oil, halal products and electric vehicle (EV) battery minerals, to safeguard its regional trade stability amid rising global protectionism, an analyst said.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should continue to strengthen its intra-ASEAN trade relations and engage in multilateral partnerships, as this approach will reduce dependence on any single country and benefit all parties by minimising both trade and non-trade barriers, including tariffs and the movement of goods across borders.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) has urged the government to promptly enter sectoral tariff negotiations with the United States (US) following Washington’s decision to raise import duties on rubber gloves to 25 per cent from Aug 1, 2025.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Expo 2025 Osaka serves as a launchpad for deeper cooperation in key economic sectors, proving to be a significant platform for enhancing economic relations between Japan and Malaysia, according to the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO).
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The imposition of the new reciprocal United States tariff could present a greater opportunity to strengthen intra-ASEAN trade, said Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro.
