Oil Prices To Retain US$5-US$10 Risk Premium Per Barrel Despite US-Iran MoU -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Crude oil prices are expected to retain a residual geopolitical risk premium of between US$5 and US$10 per barrel despite the virtual signing of the United States (US)-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU), said Rystad Energy.

SMR 20 Hits Nine-year High On Tight Supply, EV Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, leading to Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) reaching its highest level in the past nine years, said a dealer.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Fed Rate Hold Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16  (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will keep interest rates unchanged amid easing inflation concerns and lower US Treasury yields.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback, Most Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and was mostly firmer against regional peers on Friday amid easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which lifted sentiment towards the local note.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Losses Amid Heightened Geopolitical Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Thursday, extending its losses for a third consecutive day, as investor sentiment turned increasingly risk-averse amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Selling Activities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at midday, weighed down by persistent selling activities in selected heavyweights, led by utilities, telecommunications and media, as well as consumer products and services sectors. 

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar On Hopes Of US-Iran Deal

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Monday, driven by hopes of a resolution to the war between the United States (US) and Iran although conditions remained highly fluid.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday as bargain hunting resurfaced following several weak trading sessions. 

Ringgit Mostly Higher Against Major, Regional Currencies, Slips Against US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major and regional currencies, except the US dollar, amid positive signals from the meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that could benefit both Washington and Beijing.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, weighed down by regional rubber futures despite firmer crude oil prices, a trader said.

Bursa Malaysia In Negative Territory At Midday On Uncertain West Asia Developments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its downward momentum at midday, in line with the weaker performance across regional markets as sentiment was dragged by renewed developments surrounding the United States (US)-Iran conflict. 

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Easing Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today as easing West Asia tensions lifted overall market sentiment and encouraged a broader risk-on tone across regional equities, said an analyst.