OPR Cut To 2.75 Pct Will Stimulate Businesses, Maintain Nation’s Economic Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent is a proactive stance to stimulate business activity, sustain domestic demand, bolster growth and maintain Malaysia’s economic resilience.

Ringgit Falls Against Greenback As US Tariff Concerns Dominate Sentiment

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the greenback today as concerns over US tariffs continued to dominate market sentiment, an analyst said. 

Ringgit Likely To Trade Range-Bound Ahead Of BNM’s MPC Meeting Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade range-bound against the greenback next week, as investors adopt a cautious approach ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on July 9.

CPO Futures End Lower On Rising Production Concerns

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by concerns over rising production.

Stronger Ringgit, Fed Shift Could Draw Capital To Malaysia

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could attract renewed capital inflows into its bond and equity markets, underpinned by a stronger ringgit and a possible shift in US monetary policy.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade In Cautious Mode With Upside Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in cautious mode next week, but with an upside bias amid a constructive backdrop, as investors shift their focus away from the Middle East risks, an analyst said.  

Gold Futures End Mostly Higher, Gains Capped By Easing Middle East Tensions

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher on Wednesday, as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East capped gains, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, influenced by declining soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Bargain Hunting Lifts FBM KLCI To Close Higher

By Anas Abu Hassan and Danni Haizal

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) recovered from early losses to end higher today, supported by bargain hunting activities and sustained local investor interest albeit cautious outlook on the global economic front, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Mixed, CI Ekes Out Small Gain On Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week mixed with the benchmark index climbing 0.08 per cent, as bargain hunting emerged following the recent sell-off, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower In Sync With Regional Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower in tandem with the weak performance across the region, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Mixed In Choppy Trading

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended a choppy but directionless trading session, with the index moving in a narrow range, amid global uncertainties, as investors refrained from taking long positions.