Gold Futures Ease As Global Risk Sentiment Improves

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday as global risk sentiments improved, said an analyst.

Tengku Zafrul To Visit Washington June 18 For Tariff Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz will travel to Washington, United States (US), on June 18 to resume negotiations over tariffs imposed on Malaysian goods.

World Bank Forecasts Slower Growth Across Emerging Markets Amid Headwinds

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Economic growth across most emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) is projected to slow, particularly in trade-dependent regions such as East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) and Europe and Central Asia (ECA), and to a lesser degree in South Asia (SAR), according to the World Bank Group.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback As US-China Trade Talks Resume

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, as the market resumed its observation on further trade negotiations between the United States (US) and China in London, an analyst said.

Concerns Over US Fiscal Position Dampen The Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The US dollar continues to weaken, pressured by concerns over the United States (US) fiscal outlook, including rising debt, widening deficits and increased government spending, alongside trade tensions and shifting global investments.

Malaysia’s GDP Growth Could Rebound To 4.6 Pct if US Tariffs Lifted - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth could rebound to the earlier projection of 4.6 per cent from 4.0 per cent for 2025 if the sweeping US tariffs were removed, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Ringgit Rebounds Against US Dollar On Improved Risk Appetite

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar today, supported by improved risk appetite for the local note despite prevailing global uncertainties.

Introduce New Legislation To Enable AI To Operate Independently - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- New legislation has to be introduced to enable artificial intelligence (AI) to operate independently, without having to subject itself to the laws of the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit Opens Higher As US Trade Policy Uncertainty, Fiscal Concerns Weigh On Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by continued weakness in the greenback amid growing concerns over the United States’ (US) fiscal trajectory and trade policy inconsistencies.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Greenback Amid Sudden US Trade Policy Shifts, Fiscal Concerns

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its upward momentum to close higher against the United States (US) dollar today as sudden shifts in US trade policies and growing concerns over the US fiscal policy pushed the US dollar index (DXY) lower.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, dragged down by profit-taking in selected heavyweights amid a broadly weaker regional market performance following a Wall Street selloff overnight.

Ringgit Strengthens Against Us Dollar Amid Tariff Shock Effects

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar at opening today, driven by tariff shocks that are expected to negatively impact the US economy, said an analyst.