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Gold Futures Likely To Remain In Cautious Trading Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to experience cautious trading next week, following recent gains in the US dollar, an analyst said.

Rubber Market To Trade On Positive Mode Next Week On EUDR Delay

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) expects the rubber market to trade positively next week, following the delay in the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

KLCI Futures To Trade Range-bound Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade range-bound next week.

CPO Futures Close Higher As Traders Bet On Supply Tightness

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday, rebounding from the losses seen over the past three days, said Fastmarket Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varga.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday on renewed buying interest despite persistent strength in the US dollar, tracking slight gains in the US COMEX gold market.

Ringgit Stages Rebound To Close Firmer Vs US Dollar

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit staged a rebound on Friday after recent losses to finish the week higher against the American dollar despite a rising greenback buoyed by anticipation of slower US interest rate cuts, an economist said.

FBM KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Week On Softer Note, CI Below Key 1,600 Level

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a softer note, with the key index closing at its intraday low, in the absence of buying catalysts amid regional weakness as global economic uncertainties and geopolitical concerns kept investors edgy. 

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Optimism Over China's Stimulus

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, buoyed by rising optimism that China would increase its economic stimulus measures to prop up its economy, a dealer said. 

Bursa Malaysia Pares Gains To Head Lower At Midday

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains to head into the midday break lower, with selling pressure seen across the board despite the release of positive third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) figures released at noon.

FBM KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were higher in early trade.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Renewed Buying Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened higher today on renewed buying interest, bucking the weaker Wall Street overnight performance.