Possible US-China Trade Deal Boosts Ringgit To A Near 2-week High

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rose on Thursday, bolstered by indications from United States President Donald Trump regarding a potential trade deal with China.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend, Supply Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Thursday, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets and persistent concerns over a natural rubber supply shortage, said a dealer.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Weaker Futures, Stronger Ringgit

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Wednesday, influenced by a downtrend in regional rubber futures markets and the strengthening of the ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session lower as selling was seen in selected heavyweights led by Malayan Banking Bhd and Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd.

Local Semiconductor Industry Benefits From US-China Trade Tensions – MSIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian semiconductor industry stands to benefit from the impact of United States (US) restrictions on China, said Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) president Datuk Wong Siew Hai.

HLIB Expects Malaysia To Withstand Impact Of US Trade Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) expects Malaysia to withstand the impact of renewed US trade tensions even as President Donald Trump moves to reintroduce tariffs. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower On Concerns Over Trump's Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Gains in Axiata, Tenaga Nasional, and Maybank helped Bursa Malaysia’s main index pare earlier losses, ending marginally lower amid the ongoing concerns about US inflation and President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff threat.

Bursa Malaysia To See Cautious Trading Next Week Amid US-China Trade War -- Analysts

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see cautious trading next week, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) set to fluctuate between 1,580 and 1,600 points, said an analyst. 

KL Rubber Market Ends Week On A High, Boosted By Stable Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended the week on a positive note, supported by stable benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Midday On Buying Interest In Selected Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday as buying interest continued in selected blue chips led by utilities and banking counters, analysts said. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Mild Profit-taking

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday on mild profit-taking in selected heavyweights led by SD Guthrie and Tenaga Nasional, analysts said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Led By Energy Stocks, CI Up 0.67 Pct

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on broad-based buying during the late session, with the market bellwether ending at an intraday high, driven by energy stocks, said an analyst.