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KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Global crude oil prices rose in a knee-jerk reaction following news that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has left the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened in the red, with the benchmark index falling more than 1.0 per cent, in line with most regional markets, amid intensified risk-off sentiment as concerns over the Middle East conflict escalated.
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.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will announce Malaysia's highest-ever trade figure for 2025 this afternoon, marking another significant achievement for the country's economy.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices slipped more than 4.0 per cent on Thursday after Iran, among OPEC’s largest oil producers, warned that the country will retaliate against foreign threats.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi & Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to see slight volatility next week, with a bias tendency for prices to move slightly upwards as weather conditions continue to affect production, said industry expert Denis Low.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, tracking movements in the regional rubber futures market, a dealer said.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, with trading very much centred on key heavyweight counters.
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's economy to maintain its strong momentum with gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.3 per cent in 2026, following the likely 4.6 per cent expansion in 2025.
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stays the course on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) implementation to weather the economic challenges of 2026 amid rising global geopolitical uncertainties, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir.
