1y ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its downward momentum against the US dollar on Thursday, albeit marginally, weighed by a decline in Malaysia's international reserves, said an economist.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Donald Trump’s re-election as the United States (US) President is expected to accelerate the China Plus One strategy, benefitting Malaysia through higher investments and enhanced export potential, particularly in sectors such as electronics, machinery, and palm oil.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the greenback, while the US Dollar Index rose to 105.009 points, a 1.5 per cent increase from the previous day’s close.
1y ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday as price rallied above RM4,900 per tonne for January 2025 benchmark contract, a trader said.
1y ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by the US dollar’s stronger performance and higher United States (US) Treasury yields, said an analyst.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, snapping two days of gains, as the US presidential election results poured in, said an economist.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained firm at midday as investors awaited the US presidential election results and Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision on the overnight policy rate (OPR) due later today.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at the opening on Wednesday, driven by improved sentiment ahead of Bank Negara’s (BNM) announcement on the overnight policy rate (OPR) later today.
1y ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended a four-day winning streak closing lower, taking the cue from the weakness in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil futures, a dealer said.
1y ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today as the United States (US) election draws near.
1y ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to be on a stronger footing against the US dollar today after recent weakness as the markets anticipate a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, said an economist.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s value is still strong amid recent market developments and adjustments, with the local note rising by 5.03 per cent against the US dollar as at Nov 4, 2024.