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Ringgit Rebounds To End Higher Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s loss to close higher against the US dollar on Friday, driven by renewed demand despite the greenback’s positive momentum.

FBM KLCI Rebounds On Bargain Hunting In Banking, Telco Stocks

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) recovered from yesterday's losses to close marginally higher on Friday, driven by bargain hunting in banking and telecommunications stocks, despite the downbeat performance in regional bourses.

BMI Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 3.0 Pct In Next Meeting

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.

FBM KLCI Falls For Second Straight Day Amid Rising External Pressures

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. 

Malaysia's Economy To Remain Resilient In 2025 -- FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is poised for steady growth this year, driven by strong domestic demand, robust investment activities and growth in exports and tourism despite potential global uncertainties, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

Ringgit Stages Rebound To End Higher Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded from recent losses to close higher against the US dollar on Tuesday.

Ringgit Closes Lower As Signs Of US Economic Recovery Spur Demand For Greenback

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.

Ringgit Starts 2025 Lower On Fed Rate Cut Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on the first trading day of the year, weighed by market concerns over the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) potential decision to cut interest rates in 2025.

Ringgit Closes Out 2024 As Top Performer Among Major Asian Currencies

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit emerged as the best-performing currency in Asia in 2024, standing out among major regional peers amid a challenging global economic landscape.

Ringgit Stages Strong Rebound To End Losing Streak Against US Dollar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit staged a strong rebound to end higher against the greenback on Monday as rising commodity prices and a softer US inflation reading helped the local currency snap a recent run of losses against the American dollar.

Renewed Buying Interest Lifts FBM KLCI To Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) staged a rebound from last Friday’s losses to close higher today, underpinned by renewed buying interest in banking stocks, in line with the mostly positive regional market performance, said an analyst.

Insurance Industry In Limelight Due To Public Outcry Over Steep Medical Premium In 2024

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- A review of the insurance industry’s performance in 2024 will undoubtedly have to include the backlash faced by the insurance and takaful industry after it announced a steep hike in medical insurance premiums.