Crude Oil Retreats From US$100 Per Barrel As G7 Signals Readiness To Release Emergency Reserves

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Oil prices retreated from their highest level since 2022 to below US$100 per barrel on Tuesday after the Group of Seven (G7) signalled its readiness to release emergency reserves, easing some of the market anxiety triggered by the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. 

FMM Calls For Export Crisis Task Force Amid Strait Of Hormuz Disruptions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- A coordinated government–industry response is needed to address the growing impact of the Iran-US-Israel conflict and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz on Malaysia’s manufacturing exports and maritime trade, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).

Malaysia's Energy Sector Seen As Defensive Amid Geopolitical Tensions – RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) said Malaysia’s energy sector remains a defensive play should geopolitical tensions persist, potentially triggering a market risk-off mode.

KLCI Futures Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened higher on Tuesday,  tracking the underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher As Wall Street Rebound Lifts Sentiment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s rebound after US President Donald Trump signalled that the conflict with Iran could end soon.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar Amid Improved Risk Sentiment

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by improved risk sentiment, although caution lingered in global markets amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, an analyst said.

Higher Oil Prices Pose Fiscal, Inflation Risks For Asia -- OCBC

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.

CPO Futures Rally Above RM4,500 Per Tonne, Highest Since October Last Year

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, rallying above RM4,500, the highest level since last October.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Broadly Lower Amid Regional Sell-Off, CI Down 2.56 Pct

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. 

Ringgit Eases On Oil Surge, Iran War

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.

Rubber Market Closes Higher Tracking Regional Gains, Oil Price Rally

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.

Malaysian Capital Market To Evolve As Product Hub With Niches In ASEAN-Themed Through Masterplan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian capital market will evolve to become a product hub with niches in ASEAN-themed underlying, including Shariah-compliant ETFs, ethical, sustainable and infrastructure funds, through the implementation of the Capital Market Masterplan 2026–2030 (CMP).