Ringgit Slips At Opening Against Greenback As US Rate Cut Hopes Fade

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today as the greenback strengthened on waning hopes of an interest rate cut this month by the United States.

Ringgit Likely To Move Between 4.24-4.26 Against US Dollar Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain volatile next week, moving in the range between 4.24 and 4.26 against the US dollar, an analyst said. 

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar At The Close On Easing Tensions In Middle East

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar, buoyed by the apparent ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict, said an economist.

CIMB Expects Electricity Tariff Reform To Have Minimal Inflation Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s upcoming electricity tariff restructuring is expected to have a minimal impact on overall inflation, and its direct effect on headline consumer price index (CPI) is anticipated to be marginally disinflationary, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB).

Malaysia's May 2025 Inflation At 1.2 Pct Lowest In 51 Months - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia registered an inflation rate of 1.2 per cent in May 2025, the lowest in 51 months, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 134.4 versus 132.8 a year ago, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Crude Oil May Climb To US$85 Per Barrel On Geopolitical Risks, Says Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Crude oil prices are expected to rise towards US$85 per barrel in the near term, driven by supply-side risks stemming from recent geopolitical developments, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Gold Futures Extend Gains On Fed Rate Cut Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives advanced for a second consecutive day, driven by softer US inflation data that strengthened market expectations for interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) later this year.

Ringgit Improves Against Greenback Amid Weaker US Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continues to strengthen against the greenback on Thursday, amid weaker United States (US) economic data, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading Between 1,500 And 1,530 Next Week, Pending Fresh Catalysts

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) --  The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is set to trade between 1,500 and 1,530 points next week, pending fresh market catalysts, said an analyst.

FBM KLCI Futures To Mirror Cash Market Next Week On Cautious Global Sentiment

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to track the performance of the underlying cash market, amid ongoing global market uncertainty.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Within RM4.22-RM4.23 Against Greenback Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade around RM4.22 to RM4.23 next week, said an analyst.

MIDF Amanah Anticipates RON95 Fuel Subsidy Rationalisation To Be Pushed To 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd anticipates the implementation of RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation may be pushed to the fourth quarter of 2025 due to unresolved issues such as eligibility and the delivery mechanism.