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Asian markets rally on optimism Middle East was could end soon
SINGAPORE, April 1 — Stocks and bonds rallied and the dollar wallowed at the start of the Asian trading session today on hopes of a de-escalation in the Iran conflict, […]
Bursa Malaysia edges up on potential de-escalation of Middle East conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as investor sentiment improved on expectations that the West Asia conflict may ease soon. […]
Malaysia’s manufacturing sector rebounds in March, but war-driven inflation hits 45-month high
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Malaysia’s manufacturing sector returned to growth in March for the first time in two months, but this positive development was overshadowed by severe inflationary pressures […]
Ringgit opens higher as hopes of US exit from Iran lifts sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as global sentiment improved on hopes that the US may be leaving Iran in a matter […]
Ringgit eases vs greenback, investors shift to safe-haven assets
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit eased on Monday as market players continued to shift towards safe-haven assets amid uncertainties surrounding the fallout from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, now stretching […]
Bursa sinks as oil futures hover above US$115
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia sank as it opened for Monday trading, tracking the plunge in US markets on Friday as oil prices surged past the US$115 a barrel mark. Read […]
Press Metal hits record intraday high of RM8.12 as LME aluminium surges after attack on Gulf smelters
KUALA LUMPUR: Shares in Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd soared to an all-time high of RM8.12 as aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) jumped 6% after the Middle […]
Malaysia and China least vulnerable to energy shock
PETALING JAYA: JP Morgan sees Malaysia and China as among the most resilient Asian economies in the face of a global energy shock. Read full story Date: 30 March, 2026 […]
Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for record monthly rise
SYDNEY: Stock futures slid in Asia on Monday as investors dug in for a protracted Gulf conflict that already has oil prices heading for a record monthly rise, bringing a […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 30 March, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my