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CPO Futures End Lower, Tracking Softer Crude and Soybean Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday, weighed down by weakness in the crude oil and soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a trader said.

Gold Futures Reverse Losses To End Higher

By Danni Haizal Bin Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives pared yesterday’s losses to end higher on Friday, in line with firmer US COMEX performance, amid a weakening US dollar.

KLCI Futures Close Higher, Tracking Cash Market Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, reflecting the performance of the underlying cash market.

Ringgit Extends Gains, Closes Higher Versus US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains on Friday, closing higher against the US dollar as uncertainty surrounding the conflict in West Asia weighed on the greenback.

Attractive Valuations Drive Buying, Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Selected blue-chip counters trading at attractive valuations helped Bursa Malaysia close higher on Friday, despite cautious market sentiment driven by developments in West Asia, volatility in crude oil prices and uncertainty over the global interest rate outlook.

Rubber Market Extends Gains On Strong Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended its upward momentum to close higher on Friday, lifted by gains in regional rubber futures markets amid concerns of weather-related supply tightness, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday On Improved Risk Appetite

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in positive territory as investors' risk appetite improved following the strong overnight rebound on Wall Street.

Bursa Malaysia Gains In Early Trade On Improved Risk Appetite

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, taking cues from Wall Street, which staged a sharp rally led by technology stocks after United States (US) President Donald Trump made positive remarks regarding the prospects for a deal in West Asia.

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.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Firmer CBOT Soybean Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by firmer Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil prices during Asian trading hours, a trader said.

KLCI Futures Close Mixed, Tracking Cash Market Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mixed today, reflecting the performance of the underlying cash market.

Gold Futures Extend Losses Amid Rate Hike Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their losses to close lower on Thursday, tracking softer US COMEX performance as market sentiment was weighed down by growing concerns over the Federal Reserve interest rate hike following higher inflation.