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Market

Ringgit Closes Little Changed Against US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against a strong US dollar, closing little changed from yesterday’s level, driven by positive economic resilience as reflected in the Leading Index (LI) data.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower Amid Continued Profit-taking

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Wednesday on profit-taking activity, extending its loss for the second straight session.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Gains, Tightening Global Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Wednesday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures and tightening global supply due to weather disruptions during the wintering season, a trader said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Flat

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session slightly lower, weighed down by selling pressure in selected heavyweight counters, particularly in the utilities, transportation, and healthcare sectors.

 

KLCI Futures Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened higher on Wednesday.

Bursa Malaysia Eases In Early Trade Amid US Policy Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday but slipped into negative territory shortly after as investors turned cautious amid uncertainty over the United States trade policy.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on Wednesday, supported by a softer greenback following weaker US economic data and improved global risk appetite.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Expectations Of Weaker Exports

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, pressured by expectations of weaker export performance in coming weeks, a trader said.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives finished higher on Tuesday despite the weakness in the US COMEX market.

KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday, tracking the underlying cash market.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major Currencies Except US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as issues surrounding the US tariffs are affecting market sentiment, said an economist.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps Three-Day Winning Streak On Profit-Taking

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished in the red on Tuesday on profit-taking after recent gains, ending a three-day winning streak.