Rubber Market Expected To Trade In Cautious Mode Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade in cautious mode, driven by tight supply due to the El Niño season and West Asia peace talks.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Lower Next Week Amid Falling Crude Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade lower next week, following a drop in crude oil prices below US$100 per barrel, a trader said.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Within RM3.90–RM3.95 Level Next Week Ahead Of Trump-Xi Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between RM3.90 and RM3.95 against the US dollar next week ahead of a key meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade In Narrow Range On Expectations Of Easing West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within a narrow range of US$4,680 to US$4,780 per troy ounce next week, on expectations of easing tensions in West Asia.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade Range-bound Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in range-bound mode next week after the benchmark index, FBM KLCI, successfully breached above the 1,750 level, supported by improving global risk appetite and Wall Street’s repeated record highs, said an analyst. 

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Ongoing West Asia Peace Talk

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday, as markets continue to focus on the ongoing West Asia peace talks, a trader said.

Hume Cement's 3Q Net Profit Up On Gains From Disposal Of Subsidiary

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Hume Cement Industries Bhd’s net profit jumped to RM243.75 million in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q 2026), from RM40.64 million in 3Q 2025, primarily due to a one-off gain on the disposal of a subsidiary during the quarter.

Petrol, Diesel Supply More Stable Following Govt's Proactive Measures -- PM Anwar

From Niam Seet Wei

CEBU (The Philippines), May 8 (Bernama) -- The government has assured that the nation’s petrol and diesel supply is more stable following the government’s proactive measures, particularly under the management of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Ahead of US Non-farm Payroll Report Release

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against major and regional currencies including the US dollar at the close on Friday as investors remain cautious ahead of the United States non-farm payrolls (NFP) report amid renewed escalation in the West Asia conflict.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps Five-day Winning Streak On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a five-day rally to close lower on Friday on profit-taking and in line with weaker global markets as renewed military developments between the United States and Iran hurt risk appetite, said an analyst. 

Rubber Closes Higher On Gains In Crude Oil Prices, Supply Shortages

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed higher on Friday, supported by firmer benchmark crude oil prices and concerns over supply shortages due to wet weather disruptions in major producing countries, a dealer said. 

Bursa Malaysia In Negative Territory At Midday On Uncertain West Asia Developments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its downward momentum at midday, in line with the weaker performance across regional markets as sentiment was dragged by renewed developments surrounding the United States (US)-Iran conflict.