Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracks Softer Regional Markets

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia started lower on Wednesday on mild profit-taking in early trade, tracking weaker regional markets and mixed Wall Street cues, while firm domestic sentiment may lend support later in the session.

Ringgit Firms To 4.07 Against US Dollar On Improved Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, extending its recent gains to hover around the 4.07 level, its strongest showing in nearly five years, underpinned by firmer domestic and external sentiment.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weak CBOT Performance

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker soybean oil performance on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a trader said.

Gold Futures End Lower Ahead Of US Non-Farm Payrolls Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today ahead of the release of US non-farm payrolls (NFP) data. 

Ringgit Continues To Climb Against Greenback Ahead Of US NFP Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its upward momentum on Tuesday, closing against the greenback at the 4.08 level ahead of the release of US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data later tonight.

KLCI Futures Ends Higher In Line With Firmer Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, tracking gains in the underlying cash market.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Stronger Ringgit

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Tuesday, influenced by downtrends in regional rubber futures, declining crude oil prices, and a slightly stronger ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher For Fourth Consecutive Session

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its positive performance, closing higher for a fourth consecutive session, supported by improving local market sentiment underpinned by a firm domestic macroeconomic backdrop.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in positive territory at mid-afternoon today, supported by buying activities in selected heavyweights led by consumer products and services, and healthcare counters.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Higher At Midday On Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier losses to end the morning session higher, outperforming regional peers on the back of a stronger ringgit.

Ringgit Opens Stronger At 4.08 Against The Greenback, Highest In Nearly Five Years

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit surged to the 4.08 level against the US dollar at Tuesday’s opening, marking its strongest performance in nearly five years, as improved confidence in the Malaysian economy boosted demand for the local currency.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Tracking Weaker Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday’s gains to open lower on Tuesday, tracking weaker regional markets and a softer overnight performance on Wall Street.