Brent Forecast Raised To US$100 Per Barrel By End-2026 -- OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil is now forecast to reach US$100 per barrel by end-2026, up from the previous projection of US$85, while the end-2027 forecast has been raised to US$85 per barrel from US$75, OCBC Group Research said.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Higher

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended higher today, recovering from early losses to remain above the 1,600-point level, supported by selective bargain hunting in telecommunications and commodity-related heavyweights despite continued weakness in technology stocks.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday amid a weaker ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Malaysia's Manufacturing Sector Returns To Growth In October, PMI At 51.0

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's manufacturing sector recorded a renewed improvement in its health in October 2026, with the S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 51.0 during the month, signalling a return to growth on the back of stronger new orders and output. 

HSBC Sees Ringgit Trading At 4.10-4.20 Against US Dollar In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit could trade between 4.10 and 4.20 against the US dollar in 2027, compared with its current range of 4.05 to 4.10, according to HSBC Global Investment Research.

Local Gold Prices Expected To Remain Stable Until Year-end

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Local gold prices are expected to remain stable or slightly increase from current levels until the end of this year, amid geopolitical uncertainties and changes in the global economic structure, said an economist.

Lendlease REIT Posts 10 Pct Retail Rental Reversion In 1Q FY2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (Lendlease REIT) recorded a positive retail rental reversion of 10.0 per cent for the first quarter of its financial year 2027 (1Q FY2027), while its weighted average cost of debt fell to 2.50 per cent a year from 2.75 per cent in FY2026.

TSH Resources Volunteers To Engage With Singapore NEA's Independent Assessors Over Haze

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- TSH Resources Bhd has voluntarily offered to engage with the Singapore government's assessors panel to evaluate its operations, corporate relationships and supply chains in connection with the fires in Indonesia that have contributed to the transboundary haze.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower As Weak Wall Street Performance Dampens Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, weighed down by Wall Street’s weaker performance last Friday, which dampened investor sentiment.

Ringgit Opens Higher On Expectations Of OPR Normalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Monday, supported by expectations of a possible overnight policy rate (OPR) normalisation ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting this Thursday.

Mother’s Determination Turns Home-based Soursop Venture Into Growing Business

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- When her child was diagnosed with eye cancer, Zai Suhana Mohd Tap, 44, faced the difficult decision of leaving her job to become a full-time caregiver while finding another way to support her family.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Between RM4,100 And RM4,250 Per Tonne Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to be volatile next week, with prices projected to hover between RM4,100 and RM4,250 per tonne amid concerns over elevated stock levels.