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Gold Futures Slip As Stronger US Dollar Offsets Safe-haven Appeal

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives declined on Tuesday, in line with weaker US COMEX gold futures as the greenback strengthens amid the Middle East conflict.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Risk Aversion Boosts US Dollar

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as risk aversion strengthened the greenback, with investors remaining cautious amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

RAM Ratings Maintains Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth At 4–5 Pct Amid Resilient Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) has maintained Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection at 4.0 per cent to 5.0 per cent for 2026, reflecting expectations of continued strength in the domestic economy.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Rises 0.69 Pct At Close, Snaps Five-Day Losing Streak

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index snapped a five-day losing streak to end higher on Tuesday, recouping part of the previous day’s losses, with gains driven by banking heavyweights, oil and gas-related counters, and renewed buying interest in selected consumer retail stocks, despite weaker performances across the region..

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Weaker Regional Futures Amid Middle East Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, pressured by weaker sentiment in the regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Govt To Keep Subsidised RON95 Price At RM1.99 A Litre, Not Planning Drastic Changes - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to maintain the subsidised RON95 petrol price at RM1.99 per litre and has no plans to make any drastic changes to the current price or policy, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir.

European Markets Fall As Middle East Tensions Escalate

BRUSSELS/FRANKFURT/PARIS, March 3 (Bernama-dpa-AFX) -- Most European markets closed sharply lower on Monday as stocks tumbled amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, following coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks on US bases across the region, reported dpa-AFX.

Strait Of Hormuz Closure May Sharply Tighten Crude Oil, LNG Supply – Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- A temporary closure or restriction of the Strait of Hormuz could sharply tighten supply, pushing up global crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir said.

Malaysia’s Exposure To US-Iran Conflict Moderate, Manageable — Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a moderate exposure to the ongoing United States-Iran conflict, and the situation is manageable from a macroeconomic standpoint, supported in part by its position as a net oil and gas exporter, said an economist.

Ringgit Edges Higher Vs Greenback As Risk-off Mood Persists

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, even as risk-off sentiment prevailed amid the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East.

Oil Prices May Climb Towards US$90-US$100 On Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura Disruption, Analysts Say

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Crude oil prices may head towards the US$90-US$100 per barrel level following the disruption at Saudi Arabian state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura plant, analysts say.

Disruption Of Global Aviation Enters Third Day With Airport And Airspace Closures

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) – As the war in the Middle East enters its third day, global aviation continues to be disrupted with commercial flights across the region remaining at a standstill, as major airports continue to be closed and regional airspace restricted, resulting in a mind-boggling 2,000 flights being cancelled.