FBM KLCI Rises In Opening Trade Ahead Of OPR, US Election Results

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's key index rose in opening trade on Wednesday, with the FBM KLCI expected to trade within the 1,615–1,625 points range ahead of two major events today -  Bank Negara’s overnight policy rate (OPR) decision and the results of the US presidential election.

Ringgit Strengthens Against Greenback ahead Of OPR Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at the opening on Wednesday, driven by improved sentiment ahead of Bank Negara’s (BNM) announcement on the overnight policy rate (OPR) later today.

Ringgit Maintains Stronger Footing At The Close

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to be on a stronger footing against the US dollar today after recent weakness as the markets anticipate a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, said an economist. 

Bursa Malaysia Reverses Early Losses To End Higher Ahead Of MPC Outcome

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia recouped earlier losses to close higher today as late buying lifted the benchmark index to its intraday high on market expectations that Bank Negara’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at its meeting tomorrow.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight decline as investors remained cautious ahead of the United States presidential election today.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Lifted By Plantation, Construction Stocks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed at its intraday high on Monday, driven by bargain hunting in heavyweights with a focus on plantation and construction stocks.

Bursa Malaysia Rises 0.47 Pct At Midday On Regional Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's main index closed the morning session higher, mirroring positive sentiment across regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Rises As Wall St Gains Boost Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on the week's first trading day, buoyed by Wall Street's overnight gains ahead of tomorrow's United States (US) presidential election.

IMF Sees Robust 4.6 Pct growth For ASEAN In 2024, Revises Upward Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.

SD Guthrie Lifts FBM KLCI To End Above Key 1,600 Support Level

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- A rally in plantation stock, SD Guthrie, propelled by a jump in crude palm oil (CPO) price to a fresh 28-month high today, lifted Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index to breach above the key psychological support level of 1,600 on Friday.

Bursa Malaysia Trims Loss At Midday, Bargain Hunting Lifts Key Index Above 1,600

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index ended the morning session above the psychological support level of 1,600 points, spurred by bargain hunting activities in blue chips and mid-cap stocks. 

Malaysia’s October Manufacturing PMI Flat At 49.5, New Orders Rising Since June -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) was unchanged at 49.5 in October 2024, with new orders rising for the first time since June 2024.