Modest Rebound Seen For Bursa Next Week On Selective Bargain Hunting

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) --  The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to see a modest rebound next week on continued bargain hunting after recent losses.

Gold Futures End Higher Amid Weaker Greenback, US Fiscal Worries

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, supported by a weaker greenback amid ongoing United States fiscal concerns.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Greenback Amid Continued Concerns Over US Fiscal Policy

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and other major and regional currencies on Friday as the greenback remained weak amid continued concerns over US fiscal policy.

Malaysia's Fiscal Consolidation Remains On Track With Lower 1Q Deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s fiscal deficit decreased to RM21.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), compared to RM26.4 billion in the same period last year, indicating that fiscal consolidation remains on the right track.

Ringgit Depreciates Against US Dollar On Stronger US Dollar Index

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today due to a stronger US Dollar Index (DXY) after the Moody’s Ratings downgrade.

FBM KLCI Closes At Day's Low Amid Selling Pressure

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) has extended its decline for a sixth consecutive session on Thursday, falling by 1.15 per cent to reach an intraday low amid continued selling pressure. 

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Greenback On Concerns Over US Fiscal Health

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher on Wednesday as concerns over the fiscal health of the United States continued to weigh on the greenback.

FBM KLCI Extends Losing Streak For 5th Straight Session

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The FBM KLCI has extended its decline for a fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, underscoring a deepening risk-off sentiment across Malaysia’s equity market, said an analyst.

MITI To Unveil New Incentives To Boost Malaysia's Semiconductor Industry - Tengku Zafrul

SINGAPORE, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is creating targeted incentives aimed at further boosting the growth of the local semiconductor industry, said its Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback On Weaker US Economic Outlook, Tariff Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Wednesday as the greenback weakened on a softer United States (US) economic outlook amid tariff concerns, an analyst said.

Gold Futures End Higher On US Fiscal Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday, supported by safe-haven demand following a downgrade of the United States (US) credit rating, which reignited concerns over Washington’s fiscal credibility.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar At Opening Following Moody’s US Credit Downgrade

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today against the US dollar buoyed by Moody’s Ratings recent downgrade of the US credit rating on concerns over rising debt.