Rubber Market Ends Lower

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today, in tandem with the downtrend in the regional rubber futures markets and losses in crude oil prices, a dealer said. 

Data Centre's Robust Expansion To Drive Electricity Demand – Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The robust expansion of data centres (DCs) is expected to drive electricity demand, which in turn will increase the need for power generation and gas consumption, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga Research).

FBM KLCI Futures Mostly Higher Amid Cautious Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened mostly higher on Thursday, tracking cautious sentiment in the underlying cash market.

CPO Futures End Higher On Robust Demand From India

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, supported by increased buying from India.

Gold Futures Ease As Strong US Data Dampens Rate Cut Expectations

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly lower today as stronger-than-expected US economic data tempered expectations of an interest rate cut this month, boosting the greenback’s appeal over the precious metal.

KLCI Futures Open Mostly Higher On Cash Market Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened mostly higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in the underlying cash market.

CPO Futures End Lower On Stronger Ringgit

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by a stronger ringgit against the United States (US) dollar. 

Gold Futures Rise On Expectations Of Fed Rate Cut

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, supported by growing expectations of interest rate cut by the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed), said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

CPO Futures End Lower On Stronger Ringgit

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by a stronger ringgit against the United States (US) dollar. 

Value Of Contracts Awarded To Local Companies Involved In ECRL Project Hits RM18.57 Bln

RAWANG, July 1 (Bernama) --  The value of contracts awarded to local companies involved in the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has reached RM18.57 billion, surpassing the target of RM10.8 billion, said Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) Chairman Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

KLCI Futures Opens Firmer

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened higher on Tuesday, tracking gains in the underlying cash market.

CPO Futures End Lower On Rising Production Concerns

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by concerns over rising production.