BNM Expected To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct Through Remainder Of 2025, Say Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent through the remainder of 2025, assuming that Malaysia's economic growth stays within the official 4.0-4.8 per cent range and inflation remains contained, said an investment bank. 

BNM Keeps OPR Steady, Signals Confidence In Economy – Economist

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged signals confidence that the current economic environment is conducive to supporting growth without risking overheating or financial imbalances, said an economist. 

Ringgit Ends Slightly Lower Against US Dollar

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar on Thursday following a 0.1 per cent rise in the US Dollar Index (US DXY) to 98.245 points despite a weaker-than-expected job openings report in the United States (US), said an analyst.

Rubber Market Ends Lower, Mirroring Weaker Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower on Thursday, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets, with sentiment being clouded by uncertainty over the US interest rate moves and persistent geopolitical crisis.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Ahead Of BNM Rate Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday as investors awaited Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) interest rate decision, with most expecting policymakers to leave the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent.

Gold Futures Hit Record High On Rate Cut Bets

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed on a record high, breaking above the US$3,500 mark on expectations of a United States (US) interest rate cut and renewed concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence.

Rubber Market Ends Lower, Tracking Decline In Regional Futures

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in regional rubber markets and steady benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said, said a dealer.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week Ahead Of US Non-farm Payrolls Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week ahead of the United States (US) non-farm payrolls report scheduled for next Friday. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking Ahead Of Long Weekend

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia close lower today as investors locked in profits ahead of the long weekend and the release of US inflation data later tonight, said an analyst.

Rubber Market Ends Lower, Tracking Decline In Regional Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Friday, tracking the downward movement in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

AmBank Economist Forecasts Ringgit At 4.27 Against US Dollar By End-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is projected to settle at 4.27 against the US dollar by the end of 2025, on a slight rebound in US dollar strength and reduced support from Malaysia’s trade account.

Ringgit Extends Gain To Open Higher Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended yesterday’s gain to open higher against the greenback on Friday as more investors shifted toward emerging currencies on rising expectations of an interest rate cut in the United States next month and ahead of a US inflation report later today.