Interest Rate Normalisation In Japan Seen As Having Greater Impact On Asia Than Europe

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) ongoing policy normalisation is likely to have a greater impact on Asian financial markets than the European Central Bank’s (ECB) higher-for-longer interest rate stance.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against Greenback On BOJ Interest Rate Increase

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors remained cautious following the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) decision to raise interest rates. 

Ringgit Opens At More Than Seven-Year High On Steady OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Monday, hovering near its strongest level in more than seven years following a boost in risk appetite amid Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to maintain the overnight policy rate and a weaker US dollar index.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Rises 1.15 Pct On Firmer Regional Markets

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index, the FBM KLCI, closed 1.15 per cent higher at 1,665.90 on Friday, climbing to an almost 15-month high and surpassing the 1,660.09 points recorded on Sept 27, 2024, supported by firmer regional markets amid the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) interest rate hike.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower as Investors Eye US Data, BOJ Decision

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday amid mixed regional market performance as investors turned cautious over a possible rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and upcoming US economic data that may influence the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision next week.  

Jetoptera Debuts At Paris Air Show With Successful J-500 Engine Test

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Jetoptera Inc has successfully completed the first test of the engine intended to power its J-500 unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) cargo aircraft, which is being developed in collaboration with Eanan Al Samma for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Higher Against US Dollar Amid Global Trade Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, driven by a weaker greenback amid global trade tensions, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Profit-Taking Persists

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower as profit-taking activities persisted for a second consecutive day as investors positioned themselves ahead of next week’s shortened trading schedule, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Lack Of Buying Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opens lower today on lack of buying interest after the recent rally, despite the better regional market showing which tracked the upbeat performance on Wall Street overnight.

Bursa Malaysia Maintains Positive Momentum At Noon

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its uptrend at midday, supported by buying activity in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly in industrial products and services, utilities, and financial services.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Within Narrow Range Next Week

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a narrow range on cautious mode amid geopolitical uncertainties, said an analyst.