Gold Futures End Firmer Amid Global Trade Worries

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, driven by a softer US dollar amidst the ongoing global trade tension.

Manulife IM Expects Ringgit To Strengthen On Asian Market Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Global asset manager Manulife Investment Management (Manulife IM) expects the ringgit to strengthen against the US dollar in the second half of 2025 (2H2025), supported by gains in Asian markets.

Gold Futures Close Lower On Strengthening US Dollar

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today as the US dollar strengthened, decreasing bullion demand.

MPC Pre-emptively Cuts OPR To Preserve Steady Growth Path - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).  

BNM Cuts OPR By 25 Bps To 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent today. 

Anwar’s Visits To Italy, France, Brazil To Strengthen Investment, Trade Prospects

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Mikhail Raj Abdullah 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands to gain immensely from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to Italy, France and Brazil, not only in attracting potential investments, but also in expanding export markets as protectionist tendencies from American tariffs threaten to shutter global trade.

FMM Seeks Swift Diplomatic And Domestic Interventions To Counter US Tariff Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has called on the government to intensify its diplomatic and policy response following the United States' announcement of a 25 per cent blanket tariff on Malaysian exports.

WTO Reform Needed To Safeguard Fair Policy Space Of Developing Countries - PM Anwar

From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia fully supports a comprehensive reform of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Global Economy To Slowdown In 2H Due To US Tariff Impact -- CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The global economy is expected to face a slowdown in the second half (2H) of 2025 as tariffs imposed on the United States’ (US) trading partners have impacted all economic actors, according to CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CGS MY).

BRICS Reaffirms Commitment To Fair Trade, IMF Reform, And Financial Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) — The BRICS grouping has sent a strong message in defence of a rules-based multilateral trading system, rejecting unilateral, punitive and discriminatory protectionist measures imposed that are not in line with international laws, under the pretext of environmental concerns.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading Range Bound With Upside Bias Next Week

By Zarul Effendi Razali and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in cautious mode next week, but with an upside bias, with the US tariff deal deadline on July 9 in focus, analysts said.  

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Supply Concerns, Trade Uncertainty

UALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today amid concerns over natural rubber shortages due to inclement weather in major producing countries, with gains capped by falling oil prices and global trade uncertainty, a dealer said.