From banking buffers to global trade flashpoints, here’s what’s shaping markets this Friday afternoon.

🇲🇾 Malaysia News

• Malaysian banks have RM4.86 bil overlay for US tariff impact
  

🌍 International News

• Walmart to raise prices, halts Q2 guidance amid tariffs
  
• US retail sales flatline in April, signaling spending slowdown
  
• China accuses US of bullying over Huawei AI chip ban
  
• Oil plunges 4% on revived hopes for US-Iran deal
  

UBS expects gold to rebound to record highs by end-2025

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