13d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent during its meeting on Jan 22, 2025, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.
13d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly up against the US dollar in early trade in the scenario of a hawkish US Federal Reserve (Fed) tone and positive economic data, said an analyst.
14d ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The FBM KLCI extended its decline for a second consecutive day, as investor sentiment remained pressured by rising external risks, particularly weak economic growth in China and stronger-than-expected US economic data.
14d ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) — The local rubber market closed higher on Thursday, bolstered by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets and steady benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is heading in the right direction, reflecting the country's strong economic fundamentals and growth prospects for the next couple of years, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended yesterday’s gains to close higher today, as traders awaited a key US jobs report later this week that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory.
15d ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market ended mixed on Wednesday amid the better performance of its regional peers and gains in benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.
16d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, driven by a weaker US dollar, as traders remained cautious about President-elect Donald Trump's tariff plans and awaited US jobs data to assess the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory.
16d ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) recovered from yesterday’s losses to close higher Tuesday, driven by bargain-hunting amidst the positive momentum on Wall Street overnight and most regional markets.
16d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index opened higher on Tuesday, buoyed by mixed performances on Wall Street and regional markets.
17d ago
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its downtrend to close lower against the US dollar on Monday as the American economy showed further signs of recovery, spurring demand for the greenback.
17d ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed lower today, mirroring the weak regional performance as major markets worldwide experienced mostly negative trends.