Plantation Rally, FOMC Rate Cut To Balance Volatility Ahead Of US Election Results 

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Expectations of continued interest in plantation stocks amid rising crude palm oil price and the US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut are set to counterbalance potential election-related fluctuations, stabilising Bursa Malaysia’s performance next week.

CPO Futures Hit Fresh 2-year High For Third Consecutive Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Friday, reaching a fresh two-year high for the third consecutive day at above RM4,800 per tonne, amid rising crude oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Local Rubber Market Ends Lower, Weak Sentiment Regionally

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Friday, influenced by weaker sentiment from regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

Bursa Malaysia Trims Loss At Midday, Bargain Hunting Lifts Key Index Above 1,600

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index ended the morning session above the psychological support level of 1,600 points, spurred by bargain hunting activities in blue chips and mid-cap stocks. 

Bursa Pares Some Losses, Trades Remain Below 1,600

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index reversed some of its losses at mid-morning as some blue-chips and mid-caps recovered from earlier weaknesses, led by Axiata and SD Guthrie.

Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Crude Oil Recovery

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Wednesday, bolstered by recovering crude oil prices and the weakening of the ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Bursa Slides At Noon Break On Sideways Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trade session in the red as investors hesitated to make their move ahead of the United States’ (US) presidential election next week and upcoming data that could influence the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Flat On Continued Caution Ahead Of US Election

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia tilted down in early trade on continued caution ahead of the US presidential election.

CPO Futures Hit Two-Year High On Bullish Sentiment, Strong Exports

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, reaching a two-year high, said Fastmarket Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps 6-day Losing Streak On Bargain Hunting, CI Up 0.29 Pct

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished higher today on bargain hunting, after six days of losses, as investors sought opportunities in large-cap stocks with compelling valuations following the recent global equity sell-off.

Rubber Market Declines, Tracking Regional Cues And Global Cautious Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended in decline on Tuesday, attributed to weaker cues from regional rubber futures markets and overall cautious sentiment in the global market, said a dealer.

Ringgit Rebounds, Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to open slightly higher against the US dollar today, despite cautious sentiment ahead of next week’s United States (US) presidential election and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.