Growing Concerns Of Recession On Revised GDP In Major Economies, US

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Concerns about a global recession are growing, driven by recent revisions to the gross domestic product (GDP) for the United States (US), Europe, and China, along with Donald Trump’s announcement on Thursday of new reciprocal tariff plans.

Gold Futures Close Lower Following Trump’s Tariff Bombshell

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) ended the week on a lower note, in line with international gold prices following Donald Trump’s mid-week tariff announcements, analysts said. 

PM Anwar Meets Indonesian Coordinating Minister For Economic Affairs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a visit from Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto at his office in Putrajaya today.

Trump’s Tariff Blitz And The Global Institutional Earthquake: ASEAN’s Strategic Moment Against Economic Coercion

By CW Sim 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 3, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “America’s Liberation Day” from the White House Rose Garden and signed an executive order launching a sweeping global tariff regime.

FBM KLCI Hits Intraday High At The Close On Bargain-hunting Activities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended higher, amid an overall cautious market sentiment, on bargain-hunting activities, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Opens Higher As Greenback Weakens On Softening US Economic Outlook, Tariff Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as the greenback weakened on a softening US economic outlook and amid uncertainties over reciprocal tariffs scheduled to be announced by the United States later today, said an analyst.

Cautious Aidilfitri Spending Despite Stable Economy, Labour Market

PUTRAJAYA, March 30 (Bernama) -- Economic uncertainty is shaping Malaysians' spending habits this festive season, with consumers adopting a cautious approach despite stable economic conditions.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade Sideways Next Week Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Shortened Holiday Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to trade sideways next week in a shortened trading week, hovering between 1,505 and 1,515.

Foreign Investors Shift To Safer Malaysian Assets Amid Market Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Volatile stock markets, driven by global economic uncertainties and shifting policies, have unsettled investors, prompting a shift towards domestic money market funds in search of stability.  

Ringgit Rises As US Policy Uncertainty Weighs On Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar at the opening, as rapid shifts in US economic policies under President Donald Trump’s administration created uncertainty within the business community, potentially dampening demand.

Rakuten Trade Offers New Amalgamated Brokerage Fees For US Stock Trades

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd has rolled out its first-in-market service, offering the amalgamated brokerage fees for the United States (US) stock trades. 

Ringgit Opens Flat Against US Dollar Amid Uncertainty Over US Tariff Breaks

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded flat against the US dollar at the opening today as mixed signals from President Trump suggested that certain countries might receive tariff breaks when the reciprocal tariffs take effect on April 2, boosting appetite for riskier assets.