Rubber Market Ends Higher In Tandem With Regional Futures

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid and K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Wednesday, in tandem with regional rubber futures markets and a weaker ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, a dealer said.

No Energy Disruption Yet, But Industry To Closely Track Prices -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- There is no global energy disruption so far, but industries will continue to closely monitor price developments, said S&P Global vice-chairman Daniel Yergin. 

Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed today amid concerns over global economic stability following the continued escalation in the Middle East. 

Ringgit Almost Flat Vs US Dollar Amid Ongoing Middle East Conflict

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended nearly flat against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious amid the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East.

Bursa Malaysia Easier At Midday In Tandem With Most Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained easier at midday in tandem with most regional peers as traders stayed on the sidelines amid the intensifying Israel-Iran conflict, analysts said. 

Global Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating Conflict Around Strait Of Hormuz -- Petronas

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Global oil prices are surging in anticipation of a supply shock due to the escalating conflict around the Strait of Hormuz, according to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Intensified Conflict In Middle East

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, extending last week’s downtrend, weighed down by the broadly lower Wall Street performance amid the intensified conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Amid Geopolitical Tension

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the United States (US) dollar and a basket of currencies, including ASEAN currencies today, amid cautious sentiment due to escalating geopolitical risks, said an analyst.

Ringgit Expected To Trade Sideways Ahead Of Key Fed Meeting

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range next week, as investors remain cautious amid ongoing global inflation concerns, said an analyst.

CPO Futures End Mostly Higher On Stronger Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices

By Zufazlin Baharuddin & K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract ended mostly higher today, supported by stronger crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Oil Prices Rally Amid Israel-Iran Conflict, Lifting Bursa Malaysia's Energy Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Israel’s military strike on Iran earlier today sent oil prices sharply higher, pushing up the Bursa Malaysia Energy Index by 2.01 per cent to 740.76 points from 726.13 points at yesterday’s close.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Geopolitical Tensions Boost US Dollar

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit slipped against the US dollar on the final trading day of the week, reversing earlier gains as rising geopolitical concerns drove safe-haven demand for the greenback