Rakuten Trade Lowers FBM KLCI 2025 Target To 1,630 Amid Earnings Downgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd has revised its year-end target for the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to 1,630 from its earlier projection of 1,730, in line with the recent downgrades in corporate earnings, said its head of research Kenny Yee Shen Pin. 

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. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends In The Red As Geopolitical Tensions, Tariff Plans Rattle Markets

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday, weighed down by heavy selling in technology, healthcare, and logistics stocks, as risk-off sentiment intensified following escalating geopolitical tensions and Washington’s plan to impose unilateral tariffs within the next two weeks.

IMF Forum Explores How Governments Can Better Navigate Rising Borrowing Costs, Refinancing Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 20th International Monetary Fund (IMF) Public Debt Management Forum explores and discusses how governments can better navigate the challenges of rising borrowing costs and debt refinancing pressures.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback On Lower US Dollar Index

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Friday, due to a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) amid mixed economic data, said an analyst.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar On Weaker US Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday as the greenback depreciated due to weaker United States (US) economic data recorded, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback On Weaker US Economic Outlook, Tariff Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Wednesday as the greenback weakened on a softer United States (US) economic outlook amid tariff concerns, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower Against Greenback Ahead Of Fed Rate Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as traders remained cautious ahead of a possible interest rate cut by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed), an analyst said.

IMF Cuts Malaysia 2025 GDP To 4.1 Pct On Regional Slowdown

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 to 4.1 per cent, from 4.7 per cent previously, reflecting a broader downward revision across the region.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, In Sync With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher in sync with the upbeat performance of regional peers amid optimism over easing United States (US)-China trade tensions. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher In Sync With Regional Markets

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from early losses to close higher today, supported by the upbeat performance of regional peers amid improved investor sentiment.

Local Rubber Market Ends Lower Again In Tandem With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market continued to close lower on Tuesday, tracking its regional peers’ downward momentum, as global sentiment was ruled by worries over the United States (US) tariff decision and escalating trade war, a dealer said.