Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher, Extends Gains On Improving Sentiment After US Tariff Update

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the first trading day of the week higher, maintaining its momentum from last week amid improving investor sentiment following the latest United States tariff announcements.

US Tariff Ruling Lifts Market Sentiment, Positive For Malaysian Markets -- Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) Supreme Court ruling limiting President’s unilateral tariff authority would improve global economic and market sentiment, with economists saying the development could benefit Malaysia’s exports, capital markets and currency outlook.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade With Positive Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a positive bias next week.

Potential Upside Seen For Malaysia’s External Trade In 2026 On E&E Boost - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Potential upside from the front-loading of electrical and electronics (E&E) shipments ahead of phased United States tariffs on a broader range of semiconductor products could support Malaysia’s external trade in 2026, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Bursa Malaysia Pares Earlier Losses To Close Slightly Higher Ahead Of CNY Holidays

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier losses to close slightly higher on Monday, as investors continued to adopt a measured, opportunistic approach rather than broad-based risk aversion ahead of the Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays.

Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth Seen At 4.5-4.7 Pct Driven By Domestic Demand, Export Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Investment banks and research firms have revised or maintained their 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts to between 4.5 per cent and 4.7 per cent, driven by stronger domestic demand and export growth, as well as ongoing investment realisation.

Rubber Market Seen Trading Sideways With Slight Upward Bias Next Week

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight upward bias next week, supported by lower latex output due to the wintering period.

KLCI Futures Likely To Trade Range-Bound Next Week 

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade range-bound next week.

Bursa Malaysia To Stay In Consolidation Phase Next Week Amid Thin Holiday Trading

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to remain in a consolidation phase next week following its strong rally recently, with trading volume expected to stay thin during the long holiday week.

Singapore Raises 2026 GDP Growth Projection To 2.0-4.0 Pct

SINGAPORE, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Singapore has upgraded its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2026 to between two and four per cent from the previous targets of one to three per cent, said its Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

Investment Banks Positive On Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sector Outlook In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Investment banks have remained positive on Malaysia’s manufacturing sector outlook in 2026, citing resilient domestic demand, reduced tariff uncertainty and steady investment activity as key factors supporting growth.

Malaysia’s 4Q 2025 Growth To Signal Strong Underlying Momentum For 2026, Say Economists

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) is expected to exceed the the year-earlier level, signalling stronger underlying momentum and lower downside risks heading into 2026, according to economists