CPO Futures Close Lower On Expectations Indonesia Maintains B40 Biodiesel Programme

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday due to the expectation that Indonesia will continue its B40 biodiesel programme this year, said a trader.

Gold Futures Close Lower, Tracking US COMEX Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, in tandem with US COMEX weakness.

Ringgit Ends Higher As Trump-Fed Clash Weakens The Greenback

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar on Tuesday, hovering towards the RM4.05 level at the close after opening at RM4.06, as the constant attack by the Trump administration against the Federal Reserve (Fed) hurt market confidence and weakened the greenback. 

KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher, in tandem with a firmer underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday High On Strong Foreign Buying

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed at an intraday high of 1,708.20, its highest level in more than six years, supported by broadly positive regional sentiment following gains on Wall Street and sustained foreign buying interest.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Stronger Ringgit, Mixed Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, influenced by a stronger ringgit against the US dollar as well as mixed signals from regional rubber futures markets and benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher, Boosted By Buying Activities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, supported by continued buying in financial services and consumer-related counters.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains At Mid-Morning, Led By Financial Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index extended its upward momentum at mid-morning, supported by continued buying interest in key index heavyweights, led by financial services.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Firmer, Breaks Above 1,700 On Improved Risk Appetite

Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its momentum to open higher on Tuesday against a weaker greenback amid growing market concern over the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) independence following continued pressure on its monetary policy stance.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Anticipation Of Weaker Output Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, driven by market anticipation of weaker output growth in the coming weeks, said a trader.

Gold Futures Close Firmer In Line With Gains In US Comex

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Monday, tracking gains on the US COMEX, as sentiment improved amid a weaker US dollar and rising concerns over the independence of the US Federal Reserve.