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Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On ASEAN Summit Optimism, Regional Cues

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, supported by optimism surrounding the ongoing ASEAN Summit, which bolstered confidence in regional economic cooperation, and in tandem with gains across regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Amid Optimism Over US-China Trade Talks, ASEAN Summit

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, tracking regional gains, as investor sentiment was lifted by optimism over a potential United States (US)–China trade deal and positive vibes from the ongoing ASEAN meeting, which boosted confidence in regional economic cooperation.

Bursa Malaysia Tracks Wall Street's Positive Sentiment To Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, supported by persistent buying interest in heavyweights across the board and continued optimism following positive Wall Street performance last Friday.

FBM KLCI Likely To Maintain Mildly Positive Momentum Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to maintain a mildly positive bias next week, supported by sustained buying interest above the 1,600 psychological level.

Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking Global Price Decline

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the sharp overnight decline in global gold prices as investors booked profits following recent gains.

Ringgit Edges Lower Against Greenback, Stronger Versus Major Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar today as the greenback strengthened amid renewed optimism that the United States (US) and China may reach a trade deal soon, said an economist.

FBM KLCI Closes Higher As Bursa Plays Catch-up To Regional, Global Uptrend

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher on Tuesday as the local bourse played catch-up to the regional and global uptrend a day after returning from the Deepavali break.

Rubber Market Extends Mixed Performance, Tracking Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed again today, reflecting softer regional rubber futures and fluctuating crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Rubber Market Ends Slightly Higher Amid Natural Rubber Supply Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed slightly higher today, with sentiment lifted by concerns over natural rubber (NR) supply amid the rainy season in major rubber-producing countries, said a dealer.

Foreign Investors Extend Net Inflows Across Asia To US$904.8 Mln Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended their net buying streak for the second consecutive week across Asian markets last week, recording net purchases of US$904.8 million, which was 4.12 times lower than the previous week’s inflow of US$3.73 billion.

Ringgit Holds Steady As Post-budget Optimism Balances Stronger Greenback

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar on Monday morning as investors remained biased towards the greenback, while positive local developments following Budget 2026 helped offset the pressure.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Weak Regional Futures, Softer Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed on Friday, influenced by weaker cues from regional rubber futures and declining crude oil prices, said a dealer.