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Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar, Revisits RM4.19 Level

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit revisits the RM4.19 level against the US dollar today, with immediate support expected at RM4.07, driven by Malaysia’s lower-than-forecasted CPI increase of 1.9 per cent and a 50 basis point interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

CPO Futures Higher On Greater Export Outlook, Slowing Sept Production

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued its upward trend to end higher for the fourth consecutive trading day on anticipation of greater export outlook amidst slowing production in September.

Lower Inflation Helps Ringgit Extend Gain Against US Dollar At Close

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Monday as a lower domestic inflation rate helped to extend its recent gains, an analyst said. 

Fed Rate Cut Impact Propels Gold Futures To Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, supported by the ongoing impact of the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) rate cut.

FBM KLCI Futures End Lower, Tracking Cash Market's Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, in line with the performance of the underlying cash market. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Easier Amid Consolidation Mode   

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended in a tight range and closed easier today as it has entered into a consolidation mode following two days of uptrend, said an analyst. 

Rubber Market Ends Lower In Line With Regional Declines

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower today, tracking declines in regional rubber futures markets, amid concerns over a slowing Chinese economy and rising tensions in the Middle East.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower at midday due to profit-taking in selected heavyweights, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its uptrend in the early trading session today, backed by the expectation of foreign fund inflows into the Malaysian equity market, according to an analyst.

Ringgit Kicks Off The Week In Steady Mode, Bullish Outlook Remains

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat on Monday and is expected to retain its bullish trend as the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) rate cut last week signalled a soft landing for the US economic growth.

FBM KLCI Futures Poised For Gains Next Week On Cash Market Strength

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is poised to rise next week, tracking an anticipated upward trend in the underlying cash market.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week Amid Stronger Export Performance

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Stronger export performance is expected to boost the crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives next week, said a trader.