Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking US COMEX Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the weaker performance of the US COMEX. 

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.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Rises 1.15 Pct On Firmer Regional Markets

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index, the FBM KLCI, closed 1.15 per cent higher at 1,665.90 on Friday, climbing to an almost 15-month high and surpassing the 1,660.09 points recorded on Sept 27, 2024, supported by firmer regional markets amid the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) interest rate hike.

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).

CPO Prices To Remain Range-bound Between RM3,800 And RM4,100 A Tonne In January 2026 -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s crude palm oil prices are expected to remain range-bound between RM3,800 and RM4,100 a tonne in January 2026, underpinned by a balanced supply-demand outlook, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC). 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Stronger Ringgit, Regional Gains

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, tracking gains across regional markets, as a stronger ringgit improved market sentiment amid a firmer overnight performance on Wall Street.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Vs Greenback On Softer US Policy Outlook

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Friday, holding at the 4.08 level, supported by growing expectations of a softer US monetary policy outlook and recent global central bank developments.

Gold Futures End Higher Tracking Gains In US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, tracking gains in the US COMEX.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Report

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the greenback on Thursday as market participants awaited the release of the US consumer price index (CPI) report later tonight.

Southeast Asian Firms Urged To Prepare For 2026 US Entry

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asian companies are being urged to begin preparations now to capitalise on a widening window of opportunity for entry into the United States (US) market in 2026, as firms across the region move to diversify supply chains and sustain growth momentum.

Top Glove Among Most Active Stocks In Early Trade After Strong 1Q FY2026 Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd emerged among the most actively traded stocks at early trade today, after posting a strong business performance in the first quarter of its financial year 2026, which ended Nov 30, 2025 (1Q FY2026).

Ringgit Opens Near 5-Year High At 4.07 vs US Dollar

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher at the 4.07 level against the US dollar, the best level seen in close to five years, despite a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY), as market participants continued to assess the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy outlook.