Rubber Market Expected To Trade Range-bound Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade within a narrow range next week as mixed global cues continue to shape sentiment, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

KLCI Futures To Trade Range-bound Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade range-bound next week, anchored by resilient domestic fundamentals and expectations of a steady monetary policy stance by Bank Negara Malaysia.

CPO Futures End Lower On Stronger Ringgit

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today on a stronger ringgit, according to palm oil trader David Ng.

Ringgit Closes At 4.17 Against US Dollar -- Its Strongest Level This Year

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to rise against the US dollar at the close on Friday, touching the 4.17 level -- its strongest level so far this year -- driven by positive Malaysian economic data, steady Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) and weaker US economic data.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed On Weaker Regional Futures

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today, influenced by weaker advice in the regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Slips In Early Trade Amid Regional Mixed Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Friday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street amid mixed performances in regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Strengthens Cooperation With Regulators To Reduce Risk Of Foreign Fund Sell-Offs

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia, together with regulatory authorities, is working closely to enhance market efficiency, vibrancy, and accessibility for investors — including foreign investors — to reduce the risk of sell-offs and foreign fund outflows from the equity market.

CPO Futures End Higher On Firmer Soybean Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, supported by stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Gold Futures Boosted By Softer US Dollar, Cautious Market Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, supported by a softer US dollar and cautious sentiments over the United States’ economic outlook amid concerns about a government shutdown, which boosted demand for gold as a safe-haven asset.

Rubber Market Closes Higher On Firmer Crude Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today, supported by firmer crude oil prices and gains in the Shanghai Futures Exchange, a dealer said.

No Immediate Need To Reduce OPR, Malaysia's Economic Outlook Remains Resilient - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has room to reduce the overnight policy rate (OPR), but there is no immediate urgency to do so given the country’s resilient economic outlook, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid. 

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintains the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for 2025.