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Gold Futures Trade Firmer On US Growing Rate Cut Expectations

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed firmer today, supported by growing market confidence over potential interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.

Ringgit Ends Higher On Regional Trade Optimism

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, supported by improved regional sentiment following a new United States-Vietnam trade deal, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Ringgit Rises As Traders Turn Cautious Ahead Of US Tariff Move

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, rebounding from a weaker close the day before, as traders turned cautious and pared greenback holdings ahead of the July 9 expiry of the United States’ 90-day tariff pause, an analyst said.

Buying In Tech, Petronas-linked Counters Pushes FBM KLCI To Intraday High At The Close

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Persistent buying momentum, mostly seen in selected technology and Petronas-linked counters pushed the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to record another intraday high at the close today, extending its rally to five consecutive trading sessions, an analyst said.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major Currencies, ASEAN Peers

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by improved regional sentiment.

Stronger Ringgit, Fed Shift Could Draw Capital To Malaysia

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could attract renewed capital inflows into its bond and equity markets, underpinned by a stronger ringgit and a possible shift in US monetary policy.

Gold Futures End Higher On Buying Support

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday as it settled into a holding pattern following the easing of Middle East tensions but remains well supported on dips, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar As Markets Digest Fed’s Tariff Caution

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar on Thursday, buoyed by comments from US Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Jerome Powell highlighting uncertainty over the inflationary impact of tariffs.

Kenanga Investment Bank Revises 2025 Inflation Forecast Downward To 2.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has revised its 2025 inflation forecast downward to 2.0 per cent from 2.7 per cent (2024: 1.8 per cent), while expecting Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged.

Bursa Malaysia Slips In Early Trade Amid Rising Geopolitical Risk

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower in early trade today as investors turned wary amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, an analyst said.

Rakuten Trade Lowers FBM KLCI 2025 Target To 1,630 Amid Earnings Downgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd has revised its year-end target for the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to 1,630 from its earlier projection of 1,730, in line with the recent downgrades in corporate earnings, said its head of research Kenny Yee Shen Pin. 

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower Amid Foreign Outflow, Heightened Middle East Tensions

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Tuesday amid foreign fund outflows as investors weighed the escalating Israel-Iran tensions, analysts said.