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Market

Ringgit Poised To Extend Gains Next Week On Solid Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue strengthening against the US dollar next week, supported by favourable interest rate differentials and stronger domestic economic fundamentals.

Rubber Market Set To Trade Sideways With Slight Upward Bias Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to remain quiet next week, moving sideways with a slight upward bias, said industry expert Denis Low.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Trade Range-bound Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trend range-bound next week, supported by constructive sentiments from the underlying cash market. 

CPO Futures End Lower On Soft Demand Outlook

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed easier on the first trading day of 2026, weighed down by concerns over weak demand in the coming weeks.

Gold Futures End Firmer In Early 2026 Trade, Tracking US COMEX Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended firmer in early 2026 trade, tracking stronger gains on the US COMEX.

KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday, tracking the underlying cash market.

Profit-taking Drags Bursa Malaysia To End Lower On First Trading Day of 2026

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the first trading day of 2026 on a softer note as investors locked in profits after the recent rally amid subdued trading, despite encouraging performance on most regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the morning session of the first trading day on a lower note, weighed down by continued profit-taking in selected heavyweights amid a lack of fresh catalysts.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower In Early Trade On Lack Of Fresh Catalysts

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened the year on a lower note, tracking weaker cues from Wall Street amid cautious sentiment due to a lack of new catalysts.

KLCI Futures Open Mostly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts were mostly lower in early trade today.

Ringgit Starts 2026 Firmer On Weaker Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of the year, as the greenback weakened on expectations of possible further United States Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts in 2026.

CPO Futures End Lower On Last Trading Day Of The Year

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on the final trading day of 2025 weighed by concerns over weaker demand prospects.