CPO Futures Close Lower On Indonesia’s B50 Delay, Higher Stockpile

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by news that Indonesia has scrapped the B50 biodiesel programme this year, amid elevated stock levels, a trader said.

Gold Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking gains on the US COMEX market, supported by continued safe-haven demand amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

Ringgit Rises 0.2 Pct Against US Dollar At Close

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed 0.2 per cent firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by sustained portfolio inflows into Malaysian bonds and equities, reflecting confidence in domestic-demand growth, stable policy settings, and attractive real yields.

KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher, in tandem with a positive underlying cash market.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Slightly Higher At Close

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed marginally higher today, supported by late buying interest in selected blue-chip stocks that lifted the market into positive territory by the end of the session.

Rubber Market Closes Higher On Regional Futures Gains, Strong China Data

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi & Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Wednesday due to gains in the regional rubber futures markets, which were buoyed by improved economic data from China, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia bucked the regional trend by closing the morning session lower, as selling in index heavyweights, led by financial services and utilities counters, weighed on the market.

FBM KLCI Futures Open Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- FBM KLCI futures opened higher in early trade on Wednesday despite losses in the underlying cash market.

FBM KLCI Edges Lower But Holds Above 1,700 In Early Session

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia eased in early trade today after touching its highest level in more than six years, weighed by negative sentiment following Wall Street’s overnight performance, though the benchmark index remained above the 1,700 level.

Ringgit Opens Lower Against US Dollar But Higher Versus Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Wednesday but higher against major currencies amid mixed market sentiment driven by geopolitical risk and Trump’s ongoing pressure on the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed).   

CPO Futures Close Lower On Expectations Indonesia Maintains B40 Biodiesel Programme

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday due to the expectation that Indonesia will continue its B40 biodiesel programme this year, said a trader.

Gold Futures Close Lower, Tracking US COMEX Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, in tandem with US COMEX weakness.