BIMB Securities Forecasts Lower Malaysia Budget Deficit Of 3.9 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s budget deficit is forecast lower at 3.9 per cent for 2025, said BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Rubber Market Closes Lower In Line With Regional Downtrend

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed lower on Wednesday in tandem with a downtrend in the regional rubber futures market, a dealer said.

Tight Supply Concerns Drive Rubber Market To Close Higher

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today supported by concerns over tight supply due to wintering in natural rubber-producing regions coupled with gains in crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Global Trade Concerns

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today tracking the performance of regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over escalating global trade tensions, said a dealer.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Tariff Concerns And Oil Price Decline

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Friday, tracking declines in regional rubber futures markets amid rising concerns over the US trade tariff decision, said a dealer.

Govt Forecasts Moderate Inflation Increase Of 2.0-3.5 Pct In 2025 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The government projected the inflation rate in 2025 to increase moderately between two per cent and 3.5 per cent, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Rubber Market Closes Slightly Higher Amid Supply Concerns And Crude Oil Gains

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed slightly higher on Tuesday, driven by concerns over a tight natural rubber supply due to the ongoing wintering and wet weather in major producing countries, said a dealer.

Rubber Market Lower Amid US Trade Tariff Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Monday, pressured by weaker signals from regional futures markets amid ongoing concerns over increased United States (US) trade tariffs, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Stages Mild Rebound

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded slightly after shrinking in the previous session mirroring Wall Street’s recovery, but sentiment remains weak due to uncertainties over US inflationary pressures.

KL Rubber Market Ends Higher On NR Supply Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by persistent concerns over the natural rubber (NR) supply shortage as the wintering season approaches, amid mixed signals from regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

KL Rubber Market Ends Lower, In Sync With Regional Market

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today, in tandem with the decline in the regional rubber futures markets amidst rising concerns over the United States (US) trade tariff decision, said a dealer.

Crude Oil Prices Brace For Volatility Amid Trump's Policy Positions -- BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, is expecting significant volatility in crude oil prices in the coming weeks and months as markets scramble to weigh the impact of United States (US) President Donald Trump’s new policy positions, not least regarding tariff measures.