Gold Futures End Week Lower On Firm US Jobs Data, Upbeat Trade Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ends lower on Friday, weighed by strong United States (US) jobs data and improving risk sentiment surrounding trade, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Investors Await US Tariff Outcome, Policy Clarity

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed in the red on Friday after two consecutive sessions of gains as investors pocketed some profit while adopting a wait-and-see stance amid ongoing negotiations between Malaysia and the United States to secure a 20 per cent tariff rate.

Ringgit On Firmer Footing Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened on a slightly firmer footing against the US dollar this morning, shrugging off the broader G10 currencies' weakness as a confluence of domestic optimism and regional tailwinds lifted sentiment, said an analyst.

Gold Futures Retreat To End Lower As Global Trade Tension Eases

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreated to close lower on Thursday, as the market believes trade tensions are easing, according to an analyst.

 Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies On Malaysia-US Trade Deal Optimism

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar, buoyed by optimism that Malaysia could secure a more favourable trade deal with the United States (US), said an analyst.

Trump Says Tariff Relief Possible If EU Opens Market To US Firms

WASHINGTON, July 24 (Bernama-dpa) -- US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States is prepared to lower threatened tariffs on European goods if the European Union opens its market further to US companies, reported German news agency dpa.

Ringgit Firmer Against US Dollar In Early Trade

 KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by improved market sentiment following the latest fiscal support measures.

Gold Futures Settle Higher On Softer US Dollar, Easing Treasury Yields

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives settled higher on Wednesday, buoyed by a softer US dollar and easing United States (US) Treasury yields, said an analyst.

Ringgit Extends Gains As Govt Initiatives, US-Japan Trade Deal Lift Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at Wednesday’s close, lifted by the latest fiscal support measures announced by the government as foreign funds flocked into the local equity market, said an analyst.

The local currency was also supported by optimism following the US-Japan trade deal which boosted Asian equity and foreign exchange markets across the board.

Rubber Market Closes Lower, Tracking Regional Futures

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Wednesday, in tandem with regional rubber futures markets, amid a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Malaysia Stands 55 Pct Chance Of Lower US Tariffs At 15-19 Pct -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands a 55 per cent chance of reducing the final United States (US) tariff to a 15 per cent-19 per cent range from the current 25 per cent, if positive trade agreements are reached, said Apex Securities Bhd.

Govt Always Ensures Any Deals Support Economic Reforms, Sustainable Growth Policies - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The government’s negotiating position aims to ensure that any agreement reached supports the country’s economic reforms and sustainable growth strategies.