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Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar at opening trade as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) does not seem inclined to reduce rates in the near term, said an analyst.

Ringgit Rises Further Against US Dollar At The Close

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated further against the US dollar today amid fears on US tariff hikes and the expectation that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) would maintain interest rates later this year, said an analyst.  

MIDF Expects Ringgit To Strengthen To RM4.23 Against US Dollar In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd’s research arm, MIDF Research, expects the ringgit to appreciate with an average rate of RM4.23 versus the US dollar this year.

Rubber Market To Be Balanced Next Week, Amid Rainfall, CNY Supply Disruptions

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- Rubber market prices are expected to be trading at equilibrium next week, with supply and demand dynamics offsetting each other due to the incessant rains in rubber-producing countries and the long Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays, said industry expert Denis Low.

Property Transactions Hit RM217.46 Bln In 2024, Far Exceed Initial Target - Nga Kor Ming

IPOH, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s real estate transactions value hit RM217.46 billion in 2024, far exceeding the initial target of RM100 billion set at the beginning of the year, said Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming.

CIMB Securities Expects New Vehicle Sales To Fall 7 Pct To 760,000 Units In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The total industry volume (TIV) for new vehicle sales is expected to decline by seven per cent year-on-year to 760,000 units in 2025 from last year’s 816,674, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Ringgit Closes Marginally Lower As Dollar Strengthens Amid Trump’s Tariff Rhetoric

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally lower today, pressured by a stronger greenback amid heightened tariff rhetoric from United States President Donald Trump, which lifted the dollar’s strength in broader markets.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower In Muted Trading Ahead Of CNY

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished in the negative territory today dampened by subdued trading observed across the board ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) festive holidays, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Expects To List 60 IPOs In 2025, With RM40.2 Bln Market Capitalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd is expecting to list 60 initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2025, with a total market capitalisation of RM40.2 billion.

KL Rubber Market Closes Lower Tracking Regional Futures Markets

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, tracking trends in regional rubber futures markets as traders responded to weak Chinese economic data, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower today as investors stayed cautious ahead of key economic data releases this week and the Chinese New Year break.

​​​​Ringgit To Trade Cautiously Ahead Of FOMC, Range RM4.37 - RM4.38 Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously against the greenback next week, ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, and to remain within the RM4.37 to RM4.38 range, an economist said.