Gold Futures Likely To Trade In Narrow Range On Expectations Of Easing West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within a narrow range of US$4,680 to US$4,780 per troy ounce next week, on expectations of easing tensions in West Asia.

Gold Futures Pare Two-Day Gains To Close Lower

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives pared two-day gains to close lower on Friday as the market remained cautious ahead of the release of the United States jobs report

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Ahead of US Non-farm Payroll Report Release

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against major and regional currencies including the US dollar at the close on Friday as investors remain cautious ahead of the United States non-farm payrolls (NFP) report amid renewed escalation in the West Asia conflict.

Gold Futures Extend Gains On Weaker Greenback, US Treasury Yields Decline

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended gains, closing higher on Thursday, as market sentiment improved following a decline in United States Treasury yields and a weaker US dollar.

Ringgit Continues Growth Trajectory After OPR Maintained At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains today, closing firmer against major currencies and most regional peers following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) move to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Gold Futures End Firmer On Softer US Dollar, Oil Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives pared yesterday’s losses to close higher on Wednesday, as a softer US dollar and crude oil prices lifted market sentiment.

Ringgit Continues Upward Momentum Ahead Of BNM's OPR Announcement

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its upward momentum, closing mostly higher against most major currencies and regional peers on improved sentiment as investors await the decision on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).

Ringgit Ends Mostly Firmer Against Major, Regional Currencies Ahead Of MPC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmly against most major currencies and regional peers ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting as its decision is expected to play a critical role in setting the market tone going forward.

Gold Futures End Lower On Hawkish Inflation Signals

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, tracking the softer COMEX gold futures performance, as investors digested hawkish stances on inflation by major central banks.

Ringgit Rises As Risk Appetite Returns On Strait Of Hormuz Assurances

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against regional peers at the close as investors’ risk appetite improved, underpinned by growing confidence in safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil Prices Surge On Potential Prolonged Blockade At Strait Of Hormuz

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Oil prices surged above US$120 per barrel on Thursday as US President Donald Trump warned Iran that US naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz could last months. 

UAE Exit Eroding OPEC Production Discipline; Strait Of Hormuz Risks Persist

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) exit from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies (OPEC+) is unlikely to destabilise the alliance in the near term.