Ringgit Retreats On Profit-taking As Hopes For Another Oversized US Interest Rate Cut Fade

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) --The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday on profit-taking after recent sharp gains, in line with other regional currencies, as the United States signalled a lower interest rate cut going forward.

MIDF Research Expects Malaysia's Positive Economic Growth Momentum To Sustain

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's positive economic momentum is expected to be sustained in the coming months as the Leading Index (LI) grew at 5.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in July 2024. 

Softer Economy, Rate Cuts To Boost Preferred Securities In Utilities, Regional Banks - Manulife

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- A softer economic downturn and interest rate cuts could create favourable conditions for investing in preferred securities, particularly in electric utilities and regional banks, according to Manulife Investment Management (M) Bhd.

Ringgit Marginally Higher Vs US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its strong footing, opening marginally higher against the US dollar in early trade today on the back of more interest rate cut anticipation in the United States (US) in the near term, an analyst said.

Gold Futures End Lower As Investors Prepare For Data-heavy Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued its downtrend on Monday as investors prepare for a week filled with important data.

Ringgit Hits Fresh 39-month High Against Greenback On Continued Expectation Of Another US Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian ringgit closed marginally higher on Monday but still hit a new 39-month high against the greenback on continued expectation of another cut in US interest rates after the latest inflation data there.

Nikkiso CE&IG Receives Ammonia Fuel Supply System Approval From ABS

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases (CE&IG), part of Nikkiso Co Ltd Industrial Division has received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS for a new ammonia fuel supply system (FSS).

Ringgit Extends Gains, Opens At 4.1150 Vs US Dollar 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended last week's gains, opening stronger against the US dollar on Monday, supported by ongoing positive sentiment towards the local currency, an analyst said.

Economist Hopes For Improvements To International Trade Policies In Budget 2025

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- An economist hopes the government will announce initiatives to improve Malaysia’s international trade policies, especially within the ASEAN region, when tabling Budget 2025 as part of the efforts to spur further economic growth.

Gold Futures To Trade In Consolidation Mode Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade in consolidation mode next week ahead of the release of United States (US) economic data next week, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Rebound Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to stage a rebound next week, driven by spillover effects from the robust rallies in both China and the United States (US) markets.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Sideways Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade sideways next week, as traders are searching for market factors due to the coming Golden Week holidays in China, a dealer said.