Macroeconomic Prospects, Structural Reforms To Provide Support For Ringgit - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Positive macroeconomic prospects and the ongoing implementation of structural reforms will provide medium-term support for the ringgit, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Research Firms Raise Malaysia’s 1Q 2025 GDP Forecast To 4.5-4.6 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Research firms have projected a higher gross domestic product (GDP) of between 4.5 and 4.6 per cent from 4.4 per cent previously for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), ahead of this Friday’s announcement.

CIMB Downgrades Recommendations On Petronas Chemicals To ‘Hold’

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has downgraded its recommendation for Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PChem) to a "Hold” from “Buy”.

Bursa Malaysia Erases Early Gains To End Lower

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up early gains to close lower today, as profit-taking emerged in selected financial services counters, amid cautious sentiment on the regional market, an analyst said. 

Bursa Malaysia Roars Back, CI Jumps 1.63 Pct On Bargain Hunting, Foreign Funds

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia bounced back from yesterday’s losses to close on a firmer footing today, with the key index gaining 1.63 per cent, buoyed by bargain hunting, renewed foreign fund inflows, and signs of easing trade-related anxieties.

Tariffs Will Impact Guan Chong's Margin For US-Bound Products -- MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The United States’ (US) tariffs will negatively impact the margin for Guan Chong Bhd’s (GCB) US-bound products, especially butter and liquor, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd said.

RHB: US Tariffs Prompt Manufacturing Shift, Rushed Orders In Malaysia's Tech Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector should benefit from a surge in rushed orders and the intensified reallocation of manufacturing activities to ASEAN following the United States (US) tariff imposition, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd.

CIMB Sees Possible OPR Cut In July Amid Growth Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent in July, citing growth concerns following tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on Malaysia and its key trading partners.

Ringgit Opens Easier As Market Anticipates Softer US Tariff Stance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, tracking gains in the US dollar index (DXY), as markets responded to signs that President Donald Trump may be softening his stance on tariff policy.

Bursa Lower At Midday, CI Down 0.93 Pct On US Tension

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in negative territory at midday, pressured by continued selling in financial services and healthcare stocks, amid tensions between United States President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Ringgit Rises To 4.39 On Weaker Dollar, US Trade Uncertainty

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Monday, touching the 4.39-level as uncertainty over US trade policy weighed on the greenback amid ongoing negotiations with Japan and the European Union.

Tariff Pause Spurs Front-loading To Bolster Trade, Manufacturing

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Front-loading activities are expected to support trade and manufacturing in the near term amid the brief United States (US) tariff pause, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.