CPO Expected To Trade Lower Next Week Amid Escalating Trade War

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) – The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade lower next week, ranging between RM4,000 and RM4,200 per tonne, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The gold futures market on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week.

US Tariffs Conflict To Keep Rubber Market Range-bound Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade within a narrow range next week, with potential volatility due to global economic and weather-related factors, said industry expert Denis Low.

Trade Wars, Tariffs And Sanctions Weaponised In Broader Struggle For Dominance -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Trade wars, tariffs and sanctions have been transformed from economic tools into weapons in a broader struggle for dominance, fostering an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust that is eroding the foundations of international cooperation, according to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Global Gold Prices Surge To New High, Lifting Bursa Malaysia's Gold Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended strongly on Friday, closely tracking the global gold market’s rally as prices soared to a new all-time high of US$2,990,21 an ounce, said an analyst.

Trump's Proposed Tariffs Could Slash Global Trade Growth By Up To 10 Pct -- Steven Altman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- There is a potential reduction of global trade volume by 7 to 10 per cent in the medium to long term, marking a substantial decline if United States President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs are enacted.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against Greenback Ahead Of US PPI Data Release

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar ahead of the release of the United States (US) Producer Price Index (PPI) data amid trade war concerns, said an analyst.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Weaker Regional Markets, Oil Prices

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today, dragged down by weaker advice from regional rubber markets and declining oil prices, said a dealer. 

Bargain Hunting Lifts Bursa Malaysia At Midday, CI Up 1.49 Pct

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Bargain hunting in financial services and uitlities heavyweights lifted the key index higher at midday, amid the mostly weaker regional market performance.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed On Expectations Of China's Stimulus Measures, Supply Concerns

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market was mixed on Wednesday, in tandem with the regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer. 

Malaysia Continues To Monitor Global Trade Situation, Implications On Economy - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The government continues to monitor the global trade situation in the face of aggressive trade policy changes by the United States (US) and assess its implications on the development of the country's economy, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday Amid US Recession Concerns

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at midday on selling pressure in selected financial services and plantation stocks, as United States (US) equities continued to face volatility due to fresh recessionary concerns.