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PUTRAJAYA, March 12 (Bernama) -- The government will prioritise efforts to maintain economic stability, mitigate the impact on the cost of living, and ensure the domestic economy continues to function well in the wake of current geopolitical challenges and global economic uncertainties.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Oil and gas-related stocks were trading higher at the open after crude oil prices surged following tanker attacks in Iraqi waters amid the US-Iran conflict.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, weighed down by softer Wall Street performance amid ongoing US-Iran tensions, while crude oil prices remained elevated.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its upward trend to close higher on Wednesday, supported by improved market sentiment following reports of a potential release of strategic oil reserves aimed at easing the recent surge in global energy prices, said an analyst.
By Dr Phar Kim Beng
Few economic indicators shape global stability as decisively as the price of oil.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against a basket of major currencies but was flat against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by resilient domestic economic data amid heightened geopolitical tensions and mixed global signals.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Investors should diversify their portfolios and consider shifting towards low-risk, higher-quality investments during periods of uncertainty caused by volatile oil prices, according to Asia School of Business chief executive officer and president Prof Joseph Cherian.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to end higher today with the benchmark FBM KLCI reclaiming the 1,700 psychological level, supported by improved global sentiment after US President Donald Trump signalled a potential de-escalation of the Iran conflict, alongside Malaysia’s stronger Industrial Production Index (IPI) data.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Following the surge in global oil prices on March 9, Asian governments face heightened fiscal and inflationary risks from rising global oil prices as the region remains structurally dependent on energy imports, said OCBC.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed broadly lower today in line with widespread selling across regional markets as the intensifying conflict in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment and reignited concerns over global inflation.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday as heightened geopolitical risks strengthened the greenback after Brent crude oil prices surged sharply, with the local currency continuing to be affected by the ongoing war in Iran.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, coupled with a rally in crude oil prices, said a dealer.
