Rubber Market Set For Modest Gain Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Rubber market prices and demand are expected to remain volatile, with a slight upward trend forecast for next week, driven by unpredictable weather in southern Thailand, according to industry expert Denis Low.

Bursa Malaysia Set To Be On Cautious Mode Next Week Amid Festive Period

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in cautious mode next week ahead of Chinese New Year and the first US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of 2025, scheduled for Jan 28-29.

​​​​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.

CPO Futures End Higher On Weak Output Expectations

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher, driven by expectations of weak output in the coming weeks, in line with the seasonal trend, said palm oil dealer David Ng.

Ringgit Jumps To Near Three-Month High After Trump Softens Tone On China Tariffs

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped to its highest level in almost three months against the US dollar at the close on Friday after US President Donald Trump adopted a softer tone on China tariffs and signalled that he wanted lower interest rates.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Profit-Taking Persists

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower as profit-taking activities persisted for a second consecutive day as investors positioned themselves ahead of next week’s shortened trading schedule, said an analyst.

TH Properties, Affin Bank Sign MoU To Offer Financing Solutions For Young Homebuyers

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- TH Properties Sdn Bhd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Affin Bank Bhd to roll out financing solutions to bridge the homeownership gap for young graduates, homebuyers, and property investors. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback Amid Cautious Sentiment

By Karina Imran and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar as investors remained cautious due to higher-than-expected inflation and ahead of global central bank policy updates.

CPO Futures End Mostly Lower On Profit-taking

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower on Thursday on extended profit-taking following concerns over weaker demand in the coming weeks, a dealer said.

Ringgit Weakens Against US Dollar On Profit-taking, Policy Jitters

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged lower against the US dollar at Thursday's close, pressured by profit-taking after Wednesday's gains and ongoing uncertainties over US President Donald Trump’s policies.

SMR 20 Ends Higher On Concerns Over Natural Rubber Supply

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today amid concerns over natural rubber (NR) supply due to wet weather, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Pulls Back Amid Broad-Based Selling

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated to close lower today following broad-based selling after a four-day rally, primarily due to profit-taking, amid the mostly weaker regional peers, said an analyst.