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Global Uncertainties Push Ringgit To Open Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar in early trade as the dollar retreated, sparked by a report hinting at gradual tariff implementations and data showing an unexpected dip in US wholesale inflation, said an analyst.

Gold Futures Close Lower For Second Consecutive Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower for the second consecutive day due to a lack of buying interest.  

FBM KLCI Futures End Lower, In Line With Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, mirroring the losses in the underlying cash market.

Ringgit Steadies Around 4.50-level Against US Dollar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit steadied at around 4.50-level against the US dollar at the close today as market participants await the US Producer Price Index report later today.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday Low Amid Mixed Regional Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia failed to sustain the buying momentum seen most of the day to end at an intraday low on late selling of selected utilities and plantation heavyweight counters, amid a mixed performance in regional peers.

KL Rubber Market Higher, Bouyed By Regional Futures Uptrend

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market was higher today, supported by the uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Trading In Positive Territory

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its gains at midday, driven by advances in selected heavyweight financial services and telecommunications stocks.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Bargain Hunting In Blue Chip Stocks

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia recovered from yesterday's sharp losses, thanks to bargain hunting among blue chip stocks, despite mixed Wall Street performance overnight.

FBM KLCI Futures Higher In Early Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were higher in early trading today.

​​​​Ringgit Rebounds Vs US Dollar In Early Trade, Market Stays Vigilant

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar this morning amidst cautious market sentiment with a potential gradual US tariff hike and the upcoming release of the US Producer Price Index (PPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) later this week.

CPO Futures Extend Gains Driven By Stronger Vegetable Oil Market In China

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, extending its gains from last Friday.

Gold Futures Close Lower On Profit-Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on profit-taking after the recent increase.