Stocks and Markets
Market valuation supported by excess liquidity
Public Investment Bank's strategy highlights market support from liquidity, but notes global economic fragility amid potential stagflation risks due to conflict.
Category: War
Fuel
Amid ceasefire uncertainty, LNG prices still reflect optimism
Global LNG prices ease despite Middle East risks, with supply recovery hopes offset by uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz transit outlook.
oil and gas
Global Conflict Puts Oil Refineries on Edge as Supply Risks Rise
Escalating geopolitical tensions threaten oil supply chains, raising refining costs and potentially impacting Malaysia's energy sector and fuel prices.
World Business News
Iranian ships crossing Hormuz despite US blockade
Tankers pile up in Hormuz as Trump ramps up pressure on Iran with maritime blockade but Iran insist it controls the Hormuz
Airlines
AirAsia X: Weathering the Fuel Shocks
Analysts express improved confidence in AirAsia X's outlook despite rising jet fuel prices, implementing cost-cutting measures and adjusting forecasts.
War
Iran Threatens to Exit Truce After Israel Bombing of Lebanon
Iran threatens to quit truce over Israeli strikes in Lebanon, closing Strait of Hormuz and heightening global energy crisis fears.
oil and gas
Ceasefire pulls oil off war highs
The recent US-Iran ceasefire eases oil price panic but doesn’t fully normalize market conditions, revealing ongoing risks and supply issues.
Stocks and Markets
Markets expected to remain cautious After Iran Ceasefire
Markets remain cautious after Trump's two-week ceasefire with Iran, reflecting geopolitical tensions and potential risks of renewed escalation.
Stocks and Markets
FBM KLCI Falls as Middle East Tensions Weigh on Sentiment
FBM KLCI falls on Middle East tensions; energy sector favoured, corporate updates include Sunway’s failed takeover and Reneuco’s delisting risk.
Brent
Trading Radar: Crude Oil Long Play Amid Escalating Iran Conflict
Trump’s war update drives Brent crude to USD109; strategic buy positions in oil and commodity stocks gain fundamental support.
Food and Beverages
Malaysians Quietly Stock Up Amid Global Uncertainty
Malaysians stock up on essentials as global conflict drives uncertainty; shelves show gaps, prices rise, survival tips spread online.
War
Wall Street Surges as Iran Signals Willingness to End War
Wall Street rallies as Iran signals willingness to end war; Dow jumps 1,125 points, oil retreats, inflation concerns persist.
Stocks and Markets
Market: Caution amid oil surge
The FBM KLCI fell below 1,690, impacted by crude oil volatility and regional market tensions, anticipating Trump's next moves.
War
BusinessNews – 11th Edition – MARCH 2026 – The war for oil
Iranian tankers delivering fuel to Venezuela symbolize rebellion against U.S. oil control, challenging traditional trade dynamics.
Analyst Report
Iran Conflict Threatens Semiconductor Supply Chain
Beyond oil, Iran conflict risks semiconductor disruption as helium and bromine shortages loom, imperiling tech investors with non-substitutable inputs.
War
US official: Asian nations seeking US oil is part of Trump’s Agenda
Asian nations seek more US energy as Middle East conflict disrupts supply, with Alaska LNG project central to future exports.