Ringgit Strengthens Vs US Dollar, Major Currencies On Positive Fiscal Developments

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday as positive developments in the government of Malaysia’s fiscal position have contributed significantly to the ringgit’s appreciation.

KLCI Futures Likely To Continue Upward Momentum Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to continue upward momentum next week, tracking the underlying cash market.

CPO Futures To Trade With Bearish Bias Next Week Amid Rising Stock Levels

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week, weighed down by rising stock levels.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to trade higher next week, tracking gains in US Commodity Exchange (COMEX) gold, as investors position ahead of key economic data.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Consolidate Gains, Trade In Narrow Range Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to consolidate its recent gains and trade within a narrow range next week as investors unwind tactical positions after this week’s strong performance.

Ringgit Poised To See Profit-taking After Hitting Near Six-year High Vs Greenback

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to experience profit-taking next week, hovering between RM4.07 and RM4.09 against the US dollar after hitting a near six-year high yesterday.

Ringgit Hits Near Six-Year High At 4.07 Vs Greenback

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened to the 4.07 level against the US dollar at Friday’s close, its strongest in nearly six years, following softer-than-expected US inflation data.

KLCI Futures Close Sharply Higher, Tracking Cash Market Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended sharply higher today, tracking gains in the underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Hits Nearly 15-Month High On Improved Year-end Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week sharply higher, climbing to an almost 15-month high and surpassing its previous peak of 1,660.09 recorded on Sept 27, 2024, as domestic sentiment improved ahead of year-end portfolio flows.

Lack Of Large-cap Firms Makes Bursa Malaysia Less Attractive To Foreign Investors -- PNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The lack of large-capitalisation (large-cap) companies with sufficient liquidity is one of the major challenges making Bursa Malaysia less attractive to foreign investors compared with its regional peers, said Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB).

Bursa Malaysia Extends Upward Momentum At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its upward momentum at midday today as continued buying activities in selected heavyweights -- led by financial counters -- further supported market sentiment, coupled with the firmer performance of regional peers.

AEON Credit Among Top Gainers At Early Trade After Strong 3Q Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd was among the top gainers in early trade today following a strong earnings report for the third quarter ended Nov 30, 2025 (3Q 2026).