CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, tracking weaker crude oil prices amid easing US-Iran conflict, a trader said.

Gold Futures Rebound On West Asia De‑Escalation Hopes

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rose on Wednesday as the de-escalation narrative surrounding the West Asia conflict made the safe-haven metal more appealing after a recent forced selloff.

Ringgit Softens vs US Dollar As Markets Await Clearer Signs Of Iran War De‑Escalation

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened against the US dollar and other major currencies at Wednesday’s close on cautious sentiment as investors await clearer signs of de‑escalation in the Iran war.

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Higher On Regional Peers' Gains, Tightening Supply

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, extending its upward trend amid gains in regional rubber futures, a trader said.

Fertiliser Supply Risks Threaten Southeast Asia Grain Output, Malaysia Seen As Resilient - BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The risk of reduced application rates for 2026/2027 grain crops across Southeast Asia is increasing, particularly as key application windows approach, posing downside risks to production, according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.

Oil Prices To Hit US$66 Per Barrel In 2Q 2026 Before Year-end Recovery -- BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Oil prices are expected to fall to US$66 per barrel in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), following a stronger performance of US$78 per barrel in the first quarter (1Q 2026), before gradually recovering towards year-end, according to BMI.

Newly Formed Cayman Islands’ GUNA Re Rated Excellent By AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) to the Cayman Islands’ GUNA Re, with a stable outlook.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Improved Risk Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Wednesday, as risk sentiment improved following potential ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran.

ADB Rolls Out Financial Support Package Amid middle East Conflict 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has rolled out a financial support package to help its developing member countries (DMCs) mitigate the economic and financial impacts resulting from the conflict in the Middle East.

Markets In Dire Need Of Credible Signalling From Trump - Economists

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Global markets, including the stock and currency markets in Malaysia, urgently require clear and consistent signals from United States President Donald Trump to achieve a sustained de-escalation of the conflict in West Asia and restore stability, said economists.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As West Asia De-escalation Hopes Fade

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up early gains to end lower today as risk appetite waned as fading hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict weighed on sentiment.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Stronger Oil, Synthetic Rubber Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by stronger crude oil prices, a trader sa