Cautious Tone Expected For Ringgit Versus US Dollar Trading Next Week

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade on a cautious tone next week ahead of the US Presidential election on Nov 5, said an analyst.

IMF Sees Robust 4.6 Pct growth For ASEAN In 2024, Revises Upward Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.

CPO Futures Hit Fresh 2-year High For Third Consecutive Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Friday, reaching a fresh two-year high for the third consecutive day at above RM4,800 per tonne, amid rising crude oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Gold Futures Retreat At Close On Profit-Taking

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreated at close on Friday as investors booked profits ahead of the US Presidential election next week, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Eases Slightly Against Greenback Ahead Of Non-farm Payroll Data, US Election

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased slightly at the close against the US dollar on Friday ahead of the release of the American non-farm payroll (NFP) data later tonight and the US presidential election next week, said an analyst. 

SD Guthrie Lifts FBM KLCI To End Above Key 1,600 Support Level

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- A rally in plantation stock, SD Guthrie, propelled by a jump in crude palm oil (CPO) price to a fresh 28-month high today, lifted Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index to breach above the key psychological support level of 1,600 on Friday.

Malaysia, Ukraine Discuss Key Sectors For Economic Collaboration In Inaugural Joint Trade Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Ukraine marked a new chapter in bilateral trade relations with the inaugural Malaysia-Ukraine Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting today, with discussions centered on key sectors, including agriculture, aerospace, sustainable palm oil, medical devices and tourism.

Bursa Malaysia Trims Loss At Midday, Bargain Hunting Lifts Key Index Above 1,600

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index ended the morning session above the psychological support level of 1,600 points, spurred by bargain hunting activities in blue chips and mid-cap stocks. 

Chinese Coastal City Yuyao Thrives In Businesses, Social Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- An event focused on empowering business operations and development through Chinese traditional philosophy was held in Yuyao, located in the eastern province of Zhejiang, China, on Oct 30.

Global Passenger Demand Up 7.1 Pct In September, An All-time High -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Total global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), rose by 7.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in September 2024 versus a year ago, an all-time high, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Bursa Pares Some Losses, Trades Remain Below 1,600

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index reversed some of its losses at mid-morning as some blue-chips and mid-caps recovered from earlier weaknesses, led by Axiata and SD Guthrie.

FBM KLCI Futures Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened lower in early trade Friday.