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1,700 Level Crucial Turning Point On Bursa Malaysia Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to trade with a cautious tone as investors closely monitor developments in West Asia and movements in global energy prices.

Ringgit Extends Gains At Opening As Oil Prices Stabilise

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended gains against the US dollar and other currencies at Thursday’s opening, supported by stabilising oil prices following the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) decision to release additional supply into the market, an economist said.

APEX Securities Sees No Urgency To Ease OPR Amid Stable Growth, Inflation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd sees no immediate need for Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to ease the overnight policy rate (OPR) as Malaysia’s growth and inflation outlook remain stable.

Strong Economic Fundamentals Pivotal To Maintaining Ringgit’s Strength, Says BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals, positive growth prospects and ongoing reform measures will continue to support the ringgit in the face of conflict in the Middle East, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Economy Remains Resilient, BNM Assessing Potential Risk From Middle East War - Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy remains resilient despite rising global uncertainty arising from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is closely monitoring developments as the situation continues to evolve.

Ringgit Opens Nearly Flat Against US Dollar Amid Cautious Fx Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was nearly flat against the US dollar at Friday’s open as foreign exchange sentiment stayed cautious amid no signs of the Middle East crisis easing over the past week.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Middle East Conflict Lifts US Dollar

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained in a narrow trade and closed lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as heightened tensions in the Middle East weighed on market sentiment and supported the greenback.

BNM Keeps OPR Steady At 2.75 Pct As Supportive Policy Stance Continues -- Economists

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) steady at 2.75 per cent reflects a policy stance that remains supportive in the face of an increasingly uncertain external environment.

Bargain Hunting Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End Higher

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher today in line with regional equities as bargain hunting emerged after the benchmark index briefly slipped below the psychological 1,700 level in recent trading sessions.

Bank Negara Malaysia Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today.

Ringgit Edges Up Vs Greenback Ahead Of OPR Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Thursday as traders shifted focus to the overnight policy rate (OPR) announcement later in the day, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Ringgit Rebounds Against US Dollar On Renewed Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit snapped a three-day losing streak to close higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by renewed demand for the local currency, although trading remained range-bound as traders and investors stayed cautious in view of geopolitical risks.