Asian Stock Markets Close Lower

HONG KONG, March 9 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended lower on Monday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 1.35 per cent to close at 25,408.46 points, reported Xinhua.

Rubber Market Closes Higher Tracking Regional Gains, Oil Price Rally

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, coupled with a rally in crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Amid Oil Price Surge, Regional Sell-off

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, in line with regional markets, after Brent crude surged above US$105 per barrel amid the continuing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Black & Veatch Wins Taiwan Power Plant Design Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Black & Veatch, a global leader in human critical infrastructure, has been selected by Formosa Heavy Industry Corporation (FHI) to deliver the full engineering design scope for a 2 x 1200 megawatt (MW) H class combined cycle power plant in Mailiao, Taiwan.

KLCI Futures Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened lower on Monday, tracking early weakness in the broader market.

FBM KLCI Futures Seen In Line With Cash Market Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to be in line with the cash market next week, dealers said.

Gold Futures Seen To Remain Under Pressure Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to stay under pressure next week as higher US yields continue along its current trajectory.

CPO Futures Set To Trade Higher Next Week On Rising Crude Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade positively next week, supported by stronger crude oil prices amid the United States-Iran conflict, a trader said.

CPO Futures End Higher On Firmer Crude Oil Prices Amid US-Iran Conflict

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by stronger crude oil prices amid United States-Iran conflict, a trader said.

Gold Futures End Lower On Firm US Dollar, Higher Real Yields

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday due to rising US real yields and a still-firm US dollar.

KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday. 

RAM Ratings Projects Malaysian Loan Growth Of 4.0-5.0 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) projects Malaysia’s system loan growth to come in at 4.0 per cent to 5.0 per cent in 2026, broadly in line with its gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection of 4.0 per cent to 5.0 per cent.