Renewed US-Iran Conflict Fueling Market Volatility, Raising Oil Prices And Forex risks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed & Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Global markets turned cautious on Sunday following the latest United States military action against Iran, with economists warning that heightened geopolitical risks due to the situation in the Middle East could reinforce risk-off sentiment and affect oil prices, the ringgit, and trade flows, said analysts.

Economic Achievements Due To Strong Governance, Ongoing Efforts To Fight Corruption - PM

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s recent economic achievements, including the ringgit’s performance as one of the strongest currencies in Asia, are the result of governance reforms and continuous efforts to combat corruption and misappropriation of public funds.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Sideways At 1,710–1,740 Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade sideways within the 1,710–1,740 range next week, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng.

CPO Futures Close Higher Supported By CBOT Soybean Oil Price Gains

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday, supported by gains in soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Private Non-financial Sector Credit Up By 5.5 Pct In January 2026 -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Credit to the Malaysia’s private non-financial sector grew by 5.5 per cent in January 2026 against 5.4 per cent in December 2025, reflecting a higher growth in outstanding corporate bonds of 7.6 per cent versus the prior month’s 6.9 per cent, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Businesses Remain Optimistic For 1Q 2026 With 4.0 Pct Confidence Indicator - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Business sentiment remained positive in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), supported by a Confidence Indicator (CI) of 4.0 per cent, down from 6.2 per cent in the previous quarter, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

Bursa Malaysia Starts Lower, Taking Cue From Mixed Wall Street

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower, tracking Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight as investors remained cautious amid mixed sentiment surrounding artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks.

Malaysia Must Not Fixate On Exchange Rates But Rather On Ringgit’s Long-term Strength -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must not be fixated on the ringgit’s specific exchange rate level but rather on the currency’s long-term strength, as it reflects the overall health of the nation’s economy.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Strengthening Ringgit, Uncertainty Over US Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday amid a strengthening ringgit and uncertainty over US tariffs, despite the continued uptrend in Japanese rubber futures.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the morning session lower, tracking softer regional markets.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weaker CBOT Soybean Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by weaker soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) following profit-taking activities after a recent sharp rally, a trader said.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Gains, Tightening Global Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Wednesday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures and tightening global supply due to weather disruptions during the wintering season, a trader said.