War
Brent Crude Rises as Hormuz Talks Stall and US Diesel Policy Looms
Brent crude rises to $105 as Hormuz talks stall and US considers diesel export ban, tightening global energy markets.
Category: War
Stocks and Markets
Rate Jitters and Iran Deadlock Keep Bursa Under Pressure
The FBM KLCI fell 0.10%, impacted by foreign selling and geopolitical concerns amid weak market sentiment and high yields.
oil and gas
Energy shock deepens as central banks tighten on rising inflationary risks
US retail diesel prices hit $6.50, central banks tighten policies amid inflation concerns, and the Trump-Xi summit looms.
Airlines
MAG Faces RM7.5 Billion Cost Surge Amid Fuel Shock
MAG warns of RM7.5b cost surge from fuel prices, trims flights and raises fares as global airlines face similar pressures.
FBM KLCI
KLCI Seen Cautious as Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Market Sentiment
The FBM KLCI may remain cautious as geopolitical risks, oil supply risks and technical weakness weigh on investor sentiment.
War
Malaysian Businesses Stay Prepared Amid Renewed US-Iran Tensions
Malaysian businesses prepare for US-Iran tensions by strengthening risk strategies to ensure stability amid potential economic impacts.
oil and gas
Oil Market Faces New Phase of Recovery Risks
Rystad warns oil prices hinge on resilience of flows, with escalation risks tightening markets and draining global buffers.
oil and gas
Red Sea and Hormuz Chokepoints Pressure Global Oil Supplies
Oil supply routes face mounting pressure as Houthi threats disrupt Red Sea shipments and attacks target Strait of Hormuz transits.
oil and gas
Oil & Gas: Barrels Returns as Market Rebalances (Overweight)
The US and Iran's interim agreement to end war has lowered Brent crude prices, projecting a volatile 2026 market.
Money and Investment
Fujairah: ASEAN-UAE deal of the decade?
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz significantly impacted global shipping, raising war-risk premiums and causing Brent prices to soar.
Politics
US-Iran Talks Lift Sentiment Despite Lingering Market Caution
Improving US-Iran negotiations and easing oil prices lifted global sentiment, while investors stayed cautious ahead of key economic data.
United States
US-Iran Peace Deal Signals Immediate Price Impact, Delayed Oil Flow Recovery
US-Iran peace deal could lower oil prices immediately, but physical market recovery will take months due to shipping and insurance delays.
Business News
Saudi Arabia Faces Crossroads After UAE Exit from OPEC+: Price War or Stability?
Saudi Arabia weighs price war or stability after UAE exit from OPEC+, with Malaysia’s O&G sector poised for mixed impacts.
Crude Palm Oil
As a net exporter of oil and gas, Malaysia is expected to gain revenue from higher crude prices
Malaysia benefits from high oil prices, but faces inflation and logistical risks due to the UAE's exit.
War
Malaysia and Thailand Share Cost Worries but Diverge on Pressure Points
Survey shows Malaysia fears food inflation, Thailand fuel costs, as identical worry scores mask divergent structural pressures on households.
Export
Malaysia’s Export Remains Resilient Amid Middle East Tensions
In March 2026, Malaysia's total trade grew by 9.3%, with exports rising 8.3% and imports increasing 10.4% year-on-year.