Surging to RM500 per gram, gold's rise reflects deepening geopolitical tensions and growing investor unease

Trump predicts stability once countries cut trade deals with US

Manufacturing sector posts 4.8% year-on-year increase, while mining and electricity sectors see notable declines, says Department of Statistics Malaysia

U.S. stocks resume downturn after one-day reprieve; S&P 500 ends down 3.5%

Currency gains ground as US signals willingness to negotiate trade terms

Treasury auction sees strong demand as US Dollar rises versus the yen and other currencies

Tourism downturn and muted petroleum production set to dampen growth, while US trade policies pose additional risks

At this juncture, the degree of uncertainty surrounding the impact of a potential trade war on the global economy will be the key focus

White House says will also go ahead with dozens of other country-specific levies while trade talks with South Korea, Japan scheduled

The currency will possibly remain weak in the near term due to concerns over US reciprocal tariffs and whether countries can secure better terms with the US

JPMorgan places the odds of a recession at 60% and projecting inflation will reach 4.4% by the end of this year, up from 2.8% currently

Currency markets are likely to remain volatile with weak sentiment following the Trump administration’s sweeping tariff announcement last week.

The ringgit is not expected to suffer significantly, supported by Malaysia's robust macroeconomic fundamentals, disciplined central banking, and ongoing trade n...