CPO Futures Slide As Lower Oil Prices Weigh On Market Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, extending its losses from last Friday, as lower crude oil and soybean oil prices continue to weigh on sentiment, said a palm oil trader.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Tight NR Supply Concerns

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by tight natural rubber (NR) supply concerns due to inclement weather forecasts in major producing countries, a dealer said.

FBM KLCI Rebounds From Five Days Of Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index rose after five days of losses as fresh interest emerged with investors piling into recently beaten-down heavyweights.

Rubber Market Likely To See Flat Trading Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade in a flattish mode next week, with demand and prices remaining soft, according to industry expert Denis Low.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed In Tandem With Regional Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Friday, taking its cue from the mixed regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Ringgit Opens Flat Vs US Dollar Amid Cautious Economic Sentiment

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar on Tuesday, as cautious sentiment surrounding the current economic outlook saw some investors turn to safe-haven assets, an economist said.

Malaysia's Economy Expands 5.3 Pct In 3Q, Says DOSM Advance Estimates

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) has reported that advance estimates indicate Malaysia's economy grew by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, following a robust 5.9 per cent growth in the preceding quarter.

CPO Records Mixed Performance In First Eight Months But Price Rises 3.1 Pct To RM4,005 -- MPOB

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s palm oil industry chalked up a mixed performance in the first eight months of the year, marked by higher prices and output plus a notable yield improvement. 

CPO Futures Likely To Trade With Positive Bias Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a positive bias next week amid lower output growth and stronger export pace.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Range-bound With Higher Bias Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with an upside bias next week, driven primarily by replenishment activities, according to industry expert Denis Low.

RON 95 Subsidy Rationalisation To Drive Malaysia's Fiscal Consolidation, Upside Risk Remains - Stanchart

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) --  The government’s RON 95 subsidiy rationalisation plan will drive Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation, however, the subsidy cost will face some upside risks if oil prices rise, according to Standard Chartered (Stanchart).

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Weaker Soybean Futures, Lower Crude Oil Prices

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower for the second consecutive day on Friday, in line with the Chicago Board of Trade soybean oil futures.