Ringgit Up Against US Dollar, Major Currencies Ahead 2Q GDP Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its uptrend against the US dollar and major currencies at the opening on Tuesday ahead of Malaysia’s second quarter 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) data to be released on Friday, said an analyst.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Slow Rise In Stock Levels, Strong Export Data

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, extending last week’s rally, supported by a slower-than-expected rise in stock levels and strong export performance, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, rebounding after two consecutive sessions of losses, amid growing concerns over the impact of the United States’ tariffs on the domestic and global economy, analysts said.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Retain Uptrend Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to retain its constructive bias into next week, with potential upside breakout above the 1,560 level, said an analyst.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Lower Next Week On Higher Output Concerns

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade lower next week, amid expectations of higher production and stock levels.

Gold Futures likely To Track Comex Ahead Of US CPI Data Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are set to take their cue from the United States (US) COMEX gold market ahead of the upcoming release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July, scheduled for next Tuesday. 

FBM KLCI Futures Set To Trade Higher Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, potentially reaching the 1,580 level, according to an analyst.

SD Guthrie FY2025 Earnings Seen Firm, Softer In Second Half - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects SD Guthrie Bhd’s financial year 2025 (FY2025) earnings to remain robust, although performance in the second half (2H) may ease slightly.

CIMB: Portion Of Malaysia’s Semiconductor Exports May Qualify For US Tariff Exemption

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury and Markets Research economists believe that  a portion of Malaysia’s semiconductor exports may qualify for exemption from the United States’ (US) 100 per cent tariff on imported chips.

CPO Futures End Lower On Rising Production Concerns

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by concerns over rising production and weak demand in the coming weeks.

Gold Futures End Higher On Safe-haven Demand

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, driven by increased demand from investors seeking refuge in the precious metal, said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Lower Vs US Dollar And Major Currencies On Weak Demand

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has retreated to close lower against the US dollar as well as major currencies on Thursday on lack of buying interest, said an analyst.