US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump's waiver of new Russia-linked tariffs is a pause to assess the…
Brent crude rises to $105 as Hormuz talks stall and US considers diesel export ban, tightening global energy markets.
The FBM KLCI fell 0.10%, impacted by foreign selling and geopolitical concerns amid weak market sentiment and high yields.
US retail diesel prices hit $6.50, central banks tighten policies amid inflation concerns, and the Trump-Xi summit looms.
MAG warns of RM7.5b cost surge from fuel prices, trims flights and raises fares as global airlines face similar pressures.
The FBM KLCI may remain cautious as geopolitical risks, oil supply risks and technical weakness weigh on investor sentiment.
Malaysian businesses prepare for US-Iran tensions by strengthening risk strategies to ensure stability amid potential economic impacts.
Rystad warns oil prices hinge on resilience of flows, with escalation risks tightening markets and draining global buffers.
Oil supply routes face mounting pressure as Houthi threats disrupt Red Sea shipments and attacks target Strait of Hormuz transits.
The US and Iran's interim agreement to end war has lowered Brent crude prices, projecting a volatile 2026 market.
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz significantly impacted global shipping, raising war-risk premiums and causing Brent prices to soar.
Improving US-Iran negotiations and easing oil prices lifted global sentiment, while investors stayed cautious ahead of key economic data.
US-Iran peace deal could lower oil prices immediately, but physical market recovery will take months due to shipping and insurance delays.
Saudi Arabia weighs price war or stability after UAE exit from OPEC+, with Malaysia’s O&G sector poised for mixed impacts.
Malaysia benefits from high oil prices, but faces inflation and logistical risks due to the UAE's exit.
Survey shows Malaysia fears food inflation, Thailand fuel costs, as identical worry scores mask divergent structural pressures on households.
