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Ringgit Holds Steady vs Greenback At Close As FOMC Kicks Off Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to hold steady against the US dollar at Tuesday’s close, as markets positioned for a cautious tone as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) begins its two-day meeting today.

Bursa Malaysia Recoups Earlier Losses To Edge Higher, Awaits Fed Decision

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia drifted lower for most of the day but reversed earlier losses to end slightly higher on late buying as investors turned cautiously optimistic ahead of the United States Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) rate decision tomorrow.

Raising e-Invoice Threshold To RM1 Mln Eases Pressure On SMEs, Says Economist

By K. Naveen Prabu and Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Exempting companies with annual revenue of below RM1 million from implementing e-invoicing will ease administrative pressure on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and allow them to focus on their core business activities, said an economist.

Ringgit Opens Lower Against US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar this morning and is expected to maintain trade within a tight range in light of the mixed market sentiments as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) begins its two-day meeting today.

Malaysia Must Accelerate Transition Into High Value, Innovation-led Industries To Be Competitive - Academic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must accelerate its transition into high-value and innovation-led industries if it wants to strengthen long-term economic competitiveness, Nottingham University Business School assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said today.

Ringgit Opens Higher As Tomorrow's FOMC Meeting Pressures Greenback 

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar this morning, carried by last week’s positive momentum as the greenback continued to weaken ahead of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting starting tomorrow.

Malaysia’s Banking Sector Resilient Amid Tariff Pressures, Expected To Hold Steady In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.

World Bank: Malaysia Shows Strong Progress In Reducing Poverty, Must Now Focus On Inclusive Growth

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its strong progress in reducing poverty, particularly hardcore poverty, while noting that further improvements in education and health outcomes are crucial to support inclusive and equitable growth.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Be Data-dependent Ahead Of FOMC Meeting Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to be in a data-dependent mode as markets position ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Dec 9-10, said IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan. 

Ringgit To Remain Steady, Trade Within 4.10-4.12 Versus Greenback Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain steady and trade within the 4.10–4.12 range against the US dollar next week, supported by market expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) at its upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. 

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, supported by expectations of a United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut, which keeps investors drawn to the safe-haven asset.