UAE’s OPEC Exit Unlikely To Move Global oil Prices -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) exit from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its OPEC+ allies is not expected to significantly affect global oil prices, which are currently driven more by geopolitical factors.

Rubber Market Closes Higher On Firmer Oil, Positive China Data

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher today, supported by gains in crude oil prices and positive data from China, a trader said.

Bursa Malaysia Higher As AI Optimism, Firm Commodities Offset Geopolitical Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at mid-afternoon, rising 0.33 per cent, supported by gains in artificial intelligence (AI)-related and metals-linked counters, as stalled US-Iran talks heightened concerns over supply disruptions, thereby underpinning commodity prices.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Renewed Interest In Semiconductor-related Counters

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday amid renewed interest as Malaysia is seen benefitting from increased data centre investments due to its reputation as a strategically secure hub, following stronger-than-expected earnings from US chip giant Intel Corp.

Bursa Malaysia Up At Midday, Led By Banking, Industrial Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the morning trading session higher, supported by continued buying interest in heavyweights, particularly banking and industrial products counters, amid improved sentiment following the renewed US-Iran ceasefire.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On US-Iran Truce Extension

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, buoyed by improved sentiment after US President Donald Trump extended the West Asia ceasefire, with gains led by banking stocks in line with a firmer overnight performance on Wall Street.

Ringgit Opens Lower Vs Greenback Amid Caution Over US-Iran Talks

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed by cautious sentiment as traders awaited clearer outcomes from ongoing United States-Iran negotiations.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid Possible US-Iran Renegotiations

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today on improved sentiment amid possible renegotiations between the United States and Iran despite Wall Street closing lower overnight.

Gold Futures Soften On US-Iran Peace Talk Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday, tracking softer US COMEX performance, as markets weighed US-Iran peace talk prospects after weekend tensions.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Optimism Over Possible Second Round of US-Iran Talks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today with market sentiment improving following reports that Iran may attend a second round of negotiations with the United States in Pakistan.

BMI Maintains Average Annual Palm Oil Price For 2026 At RM4,300 Per Tonne

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, has maintained its average annual palm oil price forecast for 2026 at RM4,300 per tonne.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of US-Iran Ceasefire Expiry

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as market participants are likely to focus on negotiations between the United States and Iran, with the two-week ceasefire, which commenced on April 7, set to expire on Wednesday.