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FBM KLCI Futures Mostly Lower In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were mostly lower in early trade today.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar in early trade amid a higher US Dollar Index (DXY) coupled with gains in US Treasury bonds, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Easier Amid Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower in early trade today, weighed down by a lack of fresh catalysts and cautious sentiment as traders assess the prevailing trade tensions and inflationary headwinds.

IILM: US$710 Mln Short-term Sukuk Oversubscribed By 2.15 Times

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corp (IILM) has completed the reissuance and issuance of an aggregate of US$710 million (US$1=RM4.440) short-term sukuk, spread across two different tenors: one-month and three-month maturities.

CPO Futures end Lower Amid Weaker Vegetable Oils

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, taking the cue from weaker related vegetable oils and a lack of fresh fundamental data, an analyst said.

Gold Futures Rebound To Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to end higher, driven by safe-haven demand amid concerns surrounding the Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

FBM KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower despite the positive cash market performance.  

Ringgit Falls AS Investors Seek Safe Havens Ahead Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit slipped against the United States (US) dollar as investors flock to safe-haven assets with all eyes on the meeting between top diplomats from the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia to discuss the possibility of ending the war in Ukraine. 

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday High

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index pared its earlier losses to end at its intraday high on Tuesday, driven by late buying in heavyweights and in line with most regional markets.

Rubber Market Closes Slightly Higher Amid Supply Concerns And Crude Oil Gains

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed slightly higher on Tuesday, driven by concerns over a tight natural rubber supply due to the ongoing wintering and wet weather in major producing countries, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session lower as selling was seen in selected heavyweights led by Malayan Banking Bhd and Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd.

FBM KLCI Futures Lower In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were lower in early trade today.