Rubber Market Extends Losses Amid Weaker Oil Prices, Trade Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market extended its losses on Thursday amid mixed performance in regional rubber markets and declines in benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Vs USD As Trump Tariff Talks Intensify

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded marginally higher against the US dollar at the opening amidst intensifying market talks on the impact of the United States’ (US) tariff on the global economy, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

CPO Futures End Higher On Bargain Buying, Soybean Oil Gains

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed on a strong note on Wednesday, driven by bargain buying and spillover gains from Chicago Board of Trade’s (CBOT) soybean oil futures, and overnight energy prices.

Local Rubber Market Closes Lower On Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by a stronger ringgit against the US dollar following weak US economic data, said a dealer.

Ringgit Gains At Open, Boosting Appeal Among Emerging Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar this morning as investors viewed Malaysia’s political and policy stability favourably among emerging markets, boosting the currency’s appeal amid mixed global sentiment.  

Local Rubber Market Closes Higher On Weaker Ringgit, Supply Constraints

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, driven by a slightly weaker ringgit and tight natural rubber supply amid the wintering season and forecasts of wet weather in major producing countries.

Local Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Uptrend

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Monday, driven by an upward momentum in regional rubber markets, said a dealer.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Lower Next Week On Cautious Sentiment

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways, with a slight tendency to decline next week, as various industries remain cautious about Donald Trump’s tariff policies, said industry expert Denis Low.

Local Rubber Market Closes Lower In Line With Regional Peers

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Friday due to weaker guidance from its regional peers and benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

CGTN: Chinese President Highlights Yunnan's "Flower Economy", Cultural Tourism During Visit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- On a recent tour of southwest Yunnan Province, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Lijiang Modern Flower Industrial Park, an epitome of China's efforts to advance rural revitalisation.

ASEAN, Including Malaysia, Benefits From China's Supply Chain Diversification - Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economies, particularly Vietnam, Malaysia, and India, have benefited from China's supply chain diversification, primarily in textiles and electronics, according to Moody's Ratings.

Investment Banks Positive On Top Glove Amid Expected Sales Growth As Inventory Depletes

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has upgraded Top Glove Corporation Bhd to a ‘buy’ call from a ‘sell’ call, citing potential improvements in sales volumes by June, the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025 (4Q FY2025), as United States (US) customers’ inventory levels are fully depleted.