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Ringgit Opens Lower Vs Greenback Amid US Interest Rate Cut

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as the greenback strengthened following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points.

Ringgit Ends Near One-year High Vs US Dollar On Fed Cut Hopes

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed stronger on Wednesday, hitting a near one-year high against the greenback ahead of the United States (US) interest rate decision later in the day, an economist said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday High

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Continued buying momentum in financial services heavyweights pushed Bursa Malaysia to close at its intraday high today, with the key index strengthening its position above the 1,600 psychological level.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index was up 0.19 per cent at lunch break, with the broader market remaining positive, driven by anticipation of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision later today.

Gold Futures Set To Trade Higher Next Week Amid Probable Fed Rate Cut

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week, trading between US$3,630-US$3,680 per troy ounce, amid the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s likelihood of an interest rate cut.

Bursa Malaysia Set To See Quiet Trade Next Week With Fomc Meeting In Focus

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to move within the 1,580 to 1,620 points range in subdued trading next week due to a holiday-shortened period, with investors’ focus on the upcoming US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

Ringgit Breaches 4.20 Level Against Greenback Ahead Of Widely Expected US Interest Rate Cut

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week on an upbeat note ahead of a widely expected interest rate cut by the United States next week.

Ringgit Holds Steady Versus Greenback Ahead Of US CPI Report

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against the American dollar and strengthened versus other major currencies at the close on Thursday, as investors awaited the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report due later tonight.

Low OPR Reduces Borrowing Costs, Helps People Own Homes - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The lower Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is expected to support homeownership affordability through reduced debt servicing costs, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

MBSB IB Revises 2025 MGS Yield Forecast To 3.40 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has revised its 2025 projection for the 10-year Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) yield to end the year at around 3.40 per cent, following the recent overnight policy rate (OPR) cut.

Malaysia's Banking Sector Resilient Amid Trade Tension, Slower Growth - S&P Global 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's banking sector is well-positioned to navigate trade tensions and softer growth, driven by a strong labour market and stable household finances, said S&P Global Ratings. 

Large-Cap Buying, Regional Cues Push Bursa Up 0.47 Pct At Close

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed 0.47 per cent higher today as investors shifted their focus to large-cap stocks while tracking key regional indices.