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Malaysia’s Banking Sector Resilient Amid Tariff Pressures, Expected To Hold Steady In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.

Ringgit To Remain Steady, Trade Within 4.10-4.12 Versus Greenback Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain steady and trade within the 4.10–4.12 range against the US dollar next week, supported by market expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) at its upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. 

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, supported by expectations of a United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut, which keeps investors drawn to the safe-haven asset.

Gold Futures End Higher As US Dollar Weakens Ahead Of Fed Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, buoyed by a weaker US dollar amid rising expectations of a US interest rate cut, as markets look ahead to key US inflation data before next week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower as Investors Eye US Data, BOJ Decision

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday amid mixed regional market performance as investors turned cautious over a possible rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and upcoming US economic data that may influence the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision next week.  

FBM KLCI Opens Lower On Cautious Mode

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on mild profit-taking after Wall Street’s mixed close, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of next week’s interest rate decision by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed).

Ringgit Surges To 4.11 Against Greenback, Highest In Four Years And Five Months

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit surged to 4.11 against the greenback at the close on Thursday, hitting a new high in almost four and a half years, as weaker economic data in the United States continued to heighten expectations of a cut in US interest rates.

Gold Futures End Higher On Expectation Of Interest Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, supported by a softer greenback amid growing expectations of a United States (US) interest rate cut next week.

Ringgit Bounces To Fresh 14-month High As US Dollar Weakens On Expected Rate Cut

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped to a fresh 14-month high against the greenback on Wednesday, hitting 4.1200 at the close as the continued anticipation of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) next week weighed on the dollar.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps Two-day Rally On Profit-taking

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped its two-day rally to close lower today, as investors engaged in profit-taking amid a more cautious trading tone, mirroring the mostly downbeat performance of regional peers.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as traders opted for a wait-and-see mode ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting where an interest rate cut is highly anticipated, said an economist.

Gold Futures End Higher Amid Softer Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, supported by a softer greenback amid growing expectations of a US interest rate cut next week.