Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases Vs US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major currencies today but eased marginally against the US dollar after stronger-than-expected United States inflation reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could keep interest rates higher for longer.

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Persistent Selling Pressure

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the decline in the US COMEX market amid persistent selling activity that dampened market sentiment.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Ahead Of US CPI Release

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today as market sentiment remained cautious ahead of the release of the United States’ May Consumer Price Index (CPI) data.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed, Tracking Weaker Regional Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Wednesday, tracking weaker regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over soft demand from China's automotive sector, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Gains At The Close As Investors Rotate Into Defensive Stocks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Wednesday, outperforming some regional peers as renewed weakness in global technology stocks and escalating tensions in West Asia prompted investors to rotate into more defensive and domestically oriented markets.

BNM's OPR To Stay At 2.75 Pct In 2026 Amid Strong Domestic Demand -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Resilient domestic demand and still-contained underlying inflation should allow Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Countries Should Not Be Timid To Defend Free Trade -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Sovereign countries should not be timid in defending free trade and opposing punitive tariffs or discriminatory policies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher Amid Mixed Market Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia edged up 0.04 per cent at the opening on Wednesday amid cautious global market sentiment, despite easing crude oil prices and the absence of local catalysts.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Easier Versus US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but eased against the US dollar today, as market sentiment remained cautious ahead of the release of the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) data tonight.

Ringgit Among Region’s Top-Performing Currencies On Strong Investment Inflows - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) – The ringgit remains among the best-performing currencies in the region this year, supported by strong investment inflows and Malaysia’s economic fundamentals despite heightened global uncertainties, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Greenback , Regional Peers On Easing West Asia Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and was mostly stronger against regional currencies on Tuesday, supported by improved market sentiment amid easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Cautious Sentiment Drags Bursa Malaysia Lower At The Close

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious stance amid external uncertainties, keeping a close watch on the upcoming United States inflation as well as developments surrounding the fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire.