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FBM KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today.

Rubber Market Ends Higher, Tracking Regional Futures Markets

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market sustained its upward momentum on Wednesday to close higher, in line with gains in regional rubber futures markets and crude oil prices, despite the absence of Chinese players, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Concerns Over Middle East Tension

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday's gain to close lower today in line with regional bourses as emerging concerns over the Middle East prompted selling activities across the board, an analyst said.

FBM KLCI Futures Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures traded lower on Wednesday’s opening.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Weaker Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, in line with weaker sentiment on the regional bourses due to emerging concerns over Middle East geopolitical tensions, according to an analyst.

Ringgit Retreats To Open Lower Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit took a breather from recent gains to open lower against the US dollar today, weighed by a risk-off sentiment amid heightened global geopolitical tension, an analyst said.

CPO Futures Stage Rebound To End Higher

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded from Monday’s loss to close higher today.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher on Tuesday amidst geopolitical risks in the Middle East and hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell regarding potential interest rate cuts.

Ringgit Retreats On Profit-taking As Hopes For Another Oversized US Interest Rate Cut Fade

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) --The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday on profit-taking after recent sharp gains, in line with other regional currencies, as the United States signalled a lower interest rate cut going forward.

FBM KLCI Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Bargain Hunting, CI Up 0.45 Pct

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from yesterday’s losses to close higher today, buoyed by bargain hunting after three consecutive days of sell-off, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Slightly Higher

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session slightly higher today, driven by renewed buying in selected heavyweights, in line with regional market recovery, said an analyst.