Malaysia’s financial strength and market flexibility support resilience against external shocks and capital outflows, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Oil prices steadied in early trading on Wednesday after falling for three consecutive sessions

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The Trump administration is more concerned with the quality of trade agreements than their timing, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday ahead of an Aug 1 deadline for countries to secure trade deals or face steep tariffs.

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The US dollar traded in a tight range on Tuesday after a brief fall at the start of the week, as investors watched out for any progress on trade talks ahead of an Aug 1 deadline for countries to strike deals with the US or face steep tariffs.

Despite falling natural rubber prices, major tyre makers saw weaker Q1 earnings due to rising fixed costs and export challenges.

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