Ringgit Ends Firmer Against US Dollar On Stronger Oil Prices

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, supported by firmer crude oil prices amid supply concerns following sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union on a major Russian oil producer.

Bursa Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, buoyed by positive performance on Wall Street overnight lifted by easing United States (US)-China tensions and optimism over a potential end to the US government shutdown.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains At Midday On Buying Across Most Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, with gains seen across most sectors, led by buying in heavyweight counters, particularly in telecommunications, utilities and consumer products.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday Break On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher on bargain hunting of heavyweight stocks, mainly in healthcare, industrial, and consumer products, following yesterday’s retreat.

Increase In STR, SARA Allocations Proves Govt's Commitment To Strengthen Social Safety Net -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The increase in the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) allocations from year to year is proof of the government’s commitment to strengthen the social safety net, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Tracking Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, tracking the upbeat performance on Wall Street overnight.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Weak Wall Street Close

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama)  -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, tracking the weak performance on Wall Street last Friday.

Gold Futures To Remain Bullish Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain bullish next week, driven by economic uncertainty in the United States, which has boosted demand for the metal’s safe-haven appeal.

Rubber Market Likely To Trend Higher Next Week On Supply Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend upward next week amid supply constraints due to severe weather conditions, especially in major rubber-producing countries Thailand and Malaysia, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

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.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower Ahead Of Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, tracking the weaker performance across regional markets, as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the Budget 2026 announcement this evening.

Ringgit Ends Slightly Lower Against US Dollar On Caution Ahead Of Powell Speech

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the greenback on Thursday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) stayed elevated, with investors remaining cautious ahead of a speech by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair amid uncertainty over the federal government shutdown in the United States.