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Investment Banks Expect 2026 CPO Prices Between RM4,250-RM4,350 Amid Biodiesel Demand, El Nino Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Investment Banks are expecting crude palm oil (CPO) prices to range between RM4,250 and RM4,350 in 2026, driven by rising biodiesel demand and growing risks of a severe El Nino.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher On Gains In Plantation, Healthcare

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index remained above the 1,700-point level at the end of the morning trading session, supported by buying interest, particularly in plantation and healthcare counters.

Real Estate Seen As Inflation Hedge Amid Energy Price Pressures -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) --  Real estate remains a good hedge against rising inflationary pressures driven by energy price increases stemming from the West Asia conflict, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Gamuda Shares Up 3.85 Pct This Morning Following New Sabah Power Project Terms

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd's shares were up 3.85 per cent this morning, after its unit accepted new Sabah power project terms. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of BNM Policy Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting tomorrow, where policymakers will assess inflation and growth, key factors shaping the outlook for the Overnight Policy Rate.

Malaysia’s GDP Seen To Moderate To 4.2 Pct In 2026 -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is likely to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year, compared with 5.2 per cent in 2025, driven by growing domestic demand alongside still-resilient external demand, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Kenanga Investment Bank Maintains 2026 Loan Growth Forecast At 5.0-5.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its 2026 loan growth forecast at 5.0 per cent to 5.5 per cent, supported by steady household demand as well as supportive labour market. 

HSBC Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct In May

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd (HSBC) has forecast that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) would hold its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) steady at 2.75 per cent in May as Malaysia's economic data remains resilient.

Malaysia Economy Set To Grow 4.6–4.9 Pct Over Three Years — S&P Global Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow by 4.6 per cent to 4.9 per cent over the next three years, supported by household consumption, artificial intelligence-related investments, and technology exports, said S&P Global Ratings.

US Dollar/Ringgit To Trade 3.95-4.05 In Near Term -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities expects the US dollar/ringgit pair to trade within the 3.95-4.05 range in the near term.

Plantation Sector ROE Seen Remaining Robust In 2026–2027 On Strong CPO Prices, Supply Tightness -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Return on equity (ROE) for the plantation sector is expected to remain robust in 2026–2027, supported by firm crude palm oil (CPO) prices amid supply tightness and the ongoing West Asia conflict, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Global Oil Prices Rise On Knee-jerk Reaction Following UAE's Exit From OPEC, OPEC+ 

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.