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Ringgit Strengthens Against Greenback In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29  (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its uptrend in early trade on Tuesday, strengthening against the US dollar on buying interest in the local note, amid a decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY).

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher As US Dollar Weakens On Fed Rate Cut Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Friday, as the greenback reacted to growing prospects of a lower US Federal Reserve interest rate.

Bursa Rises On Hopes Of Improved US-China Ties

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street amid hopes that trade tensions between the United States and China may ease.

Gold Closes Higher Amid Rising Concerns Over Global Economy

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) --  The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, tracking gains on COMEX, as investors continued to flock to the precious metal amid growing concerns about the global economy.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid US Tensions, Cautious Market

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on selling activities in the financial services and industrial products and services sectors’ heavyweights, amid tensions between US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

Ringgit Rises To 4.39 On Weaker Dollar, US Trade Uncertainty

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Monday, touching the 4.39-level as uncertainty over US trade policy weighed on the greenback amid ongoing negotiations with Japan and the European Union.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Higher Against US Dollar Amid Global Trade Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, driven by a weaker greenback amid global trade tensions, said an analyst.

APAC Banking Sector Remains Mostly Resilient Amid US Tariff Risks - Fitch Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) --  Fitch Ratings is maintaining its mostly neutral outlook for the banking sector across several Asia Pacific (APAC) economies, including Malaysia, noting that they are more resilient to a higher United States (US) tariff regime.

Affin Shareholders Approve All AGM Resolutions, Proposes Bonus Issue Amid Strong FY2024 Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Shareholders of Affin Group approved all ten resolutions tabled at the bank’s 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) today.

Gold Futures To Stay Firm amid Bond Market Uncertainty, Rate Cut Expectations

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain supported next week, driven by expectations of US interest rate cuts and rising concerns over the stability of the US bond market.

Gold Futures Extend Winning Streak On Escalating US-China Trade Tensions

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher for the third straight day today, tracking gains on COMEX, as intensifying US-China trade tensions continued to drive safe-haven demand.

Japan Insurers Seek Growth Abroad As Domestic Market Shrinks - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Japanese insurance companies are increasingly seeking growth overseas as the domestic market faces constraints due to an ageing and shrinking population, according to a new commentary by AM Best.