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KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has maintained a cautious outlook on Malaysia’s export performance despite a surge in April exports, citing persistent global uncertainties and potential risks from United States (US) tariff policy developments.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week, within the range of US$3,200-US$3,250, due to concerns over the US fiscal situation, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to track the performance of regional rubber futures markets, the strength of the ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, and benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) acknowledges the need to revise the gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 amid the global economic uncertainty, but prefers to avoid making revisions based on assumptions, said BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open marginally higher on Friday, buoyed by mild bargain-hunting activities among blue chips amid Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier losses to close in positive territory today, with the benchmark index edging higher on late buying across the board, supported by above-average trading volume which reflected renewed market sentiment, an analyst said.
By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The 90-day tariff pause between the United States (US) and China offers Malaysia a critical opportunity to reposition itself economically, according to economists.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd’s research arm, MIDF Research, is projecting sustained expansion in domestic spending following stronger retail sales recorded in March 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained a 2025 growth forecast of 2.5 per cent for container throughput, underpinned by new services from shipping alliances, and potential front-loading activities during the 90-day tariff pause.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia started the week on a positive note today, tracking gains on Wall Street after the United States (US) and China agreed to a 90-day pause in their trade dispute.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today, supported by positive sentiment from the United States (US)-China diplomatic negotiations on the US tariff, an analyst said.
