Bursa Ends Lower On Heightened Caution In Data-heavy Week, Ahead Of US Election

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Monday as a data-heavy week heightened caution amid ongoing concerns about the US election, the interest rate outlook and the crisis in the Middle East.

Bursa Malaysia Edges Lower At Midday Amid Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in the red, tracking mixed performances in regional markets and on Wall Street amid cautious trading.

Malaysia Needs To Prepare And Have All The Buffers To Face The Changing Global Economic Environment -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as a small and open economy, needs to ensure that it is well-prepared and has the necessary buffers to face the changing global economic environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

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.

Malaysia's Inflation Likely To Trend At 2.9 Pct In 2025 -- Allianz

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation is likely to trend at 2.3 per cent in 2024 and 2.9 per cent in 2025, compared to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) forecast of between 2 per cent and 3.5 per cent for 2024, Allianz SE chief economist Ludovic Subran said.

MNRB Second Quarter Profit Jumps To RM92.74 Mln On Interest Rate, Forex Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd’s net profit jumped to RM92.74 million in the second quarter (2Q) ended Sept 30, 2024 from RM41.57 million in the same period last year.

Ringgit Gains In Early Trade Amid US Pre-election Jitters

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded slightly higher against the US dollar early Thursday, amid uncertainty over the upcoming US presidential election on Nov 5, an analyst said.

Ringgit Continues Downtrend Amid Uncertainty Over US Presidential Election

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to weaken against the US dollar on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the US presidential election on Nov 5 weighed on the local currency.

Kenanga Investment Maintains 2024 GDP Growth Forecast At 5.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s gross domestic product growth at 5.0 per cent for 2024 and expects it to moderate to 4.8 per cent in 2025.

Gold Futures Close Marginally Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally lower amidst continued concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions, the United States (US) election uncertainties as well as the slower pace of US interest rate cuts, analysts said. 

Budget 2025: RM900 Mln Affordable Housing Allocation To Impact First-time Homebuyers -- PropertyGuru

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s allocation of RM900 million for the “Program Residensi Rakyat” (PRR) and “Rumah Mesra Rakyat” housing schemes under Budget 2025 is set to address the critical need for more affordable housing options in the face of economic uncertainty.

Ringgit Ends Lower Vs US Dollar As External Factors Weigh

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower on Tuesday on the continued expectation of a slower pace of US interest rate cuts, China’s cooling economy and heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East, said an analyst.