Natural Rubber Production Eases 13.9 Pct To 30,929 Tonnes In September - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 13.9 per cent to 30,929 tonnes in September 2024 compared to 35,908 tonnes in August 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Lower Crude Oil Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, influenced by a downtrend in crude oil prices and the stronger ringgit against the greenback, a dealer said.

Ringgit Marginally Lower Against US Dollar At The Close

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its downward momentum against the US dollar on Thursday, albeit marginally, weighed by a decline in Malaysia's international reserves, said an economist. 

BNM Expected To Keep OPR At 3.0 Pct In 2025 - Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Amid ongoing economic challenges, Public Investment Bank (IB) Bhd anticipates Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will maintain a cautious stance through 2025, likely holding the overnight policy rate (OPR) steady at 3.00 per cent for the year. 

Investor Confidence In Thai Stock Market Strong Amid Stimulus, Rate Cut - FETCO

BANGKOK, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Investor confidence in Thailand’s stock market remained strong in October, supported by the government's economic stimulus package and the Bank of Thailand's recent policy rate cut, according to the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO).

Cautious Tone Expected For Ringgit Versus US Dollar Trading Next Week

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade on a cautious tone next week ahead of the US Presidential election on Nov 5, said an analyst.

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. 

Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Crude Oil Recovery

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Wednesday, bolstered by recovering crude oil prices and the weakening of the ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Ringgit Opens Higher After Fall In US Job Openings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today after US job openings dropped to the lowest level in more than three and a half years in September, sustaining the narrative for more interest rate cuts in the United States.

Bursa Malaysia Edges Lower At Midday Amid Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in the red, tracking mixed performances in regional markets and on Wall Street amid cautious trading.

Rubber Market Likely To See Flat Trading Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade in a flattish mode next week, with demand and prices remaining soft, according to industry expert Denis Low.