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KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher on Friday, tracking the positive regional market sentiment as investors monitor potential United States (US) tariff reduction and Malaysia’s ongoing negotiations for fairer trade terms.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its “Neutral” call for the palm oil sector with an average crude palm oil (CPO) target price of RM4,100 per tonne for 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) forecasts the Malaysian economy to grow by 4.4 per cent in 2025, down from 5.1 per cent in 2024, as external trade uncertainties dampen export momentum.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to end higher as the US dollar fluctuated on Thursday amid rising trade tensions after the United States government issued new tariff threats on the global market, an analyst said.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Late buying of banking stocks pushed up Bursa Malaysia to close at its intraday high today, with the key index gaining 0.48 per cent, in line with the improved regional sentiment.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Thursday, supported by a modest improvement in sentiment following Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent on Wednesday.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent is a proactive stance to stimulate business activity, sustain domestic demand, bolster growth and maintain Malaysia’s economic resilience.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Monday, tracking losses in regional rubber futures and a decline in crude oil prices, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- A majority of German companies in Malaysia remained highly confident in the country’s business environment, according to the latest World Business Outlook Spring 2025 Survey.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by growing expectations of a possible compromise on upcoming US tariff measures.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from yesterday’s losses to open marginally higher on Friday, due to renewed buying interest in selected heavyweights amid mixed sentiment in the regional markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd remains bullish on the construction sector, given persistent demand for data centres, underpinned by continued capital expenditure from major technology (tech) firms.
