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Rubber Market Closes Lower, Tracking Regional Futures Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market continued to close lower on Friday, in tandem with a downtrend in the regional rubber futures markets due to underwhelming global factory activity data that signalled a rocky economic outlook, a dealer said.

Rubber Market Follows Regional Futures Market Uptrend

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed positive on Monday, supported by the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, following expectations of improved Chinese economic data from additional stimulus, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Maintains Positive Momentum At Midday, CI Up 0.49 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its positive momentum to end the morning session higher, supported by continuous bargain-hunting activities, in tandem with the upbeat performance on Wall Street and regional markets.

Ringgit Expected To Trade Within Narrow Range Next Week Amid Holiday Calm

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the narrow range of 4.50 to 4.52 against the US dollar next week, reflecting subdued volatility and cautious sentiment among traders during the Christmas holiday period.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Against Greenback Amid Upbeat US Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on the final trading day of the week, pressured by a stronger greenback following upbeat US economic data that exceeded market expectations.

Ringgit Nearly Flat Against US Dollar, Strengthens Against Basket Of Other Currencies

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar as the outcome of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and stronger US economic data are expected to remain supportive of the dollar, an economist said.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds Amid Mixed Performances From Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded and closed higher due to buying support in selected heavyweights amid mixed performances from Asian markets. 

FBM KLCI Ends Lower On Profit-taking, Broader Market Positive

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended the week slightly lower, pulling back from recent gains as profit-taking dominated amid heightened investor caution.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Little Changed Amid Mixed Market Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened little changed today on volatile trading amid Wall Street’s mixed sentiment, ahead of key US economic data set to be released later this week.

Rubber Market Closes Higher As Regional Rubber Futures Markets Rally

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market continued its upward trend to close higher today.

Gold Futures End Marginally Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended marginally lower today, weighed down by a stronger US dollar and profit-taking, as investors awaited crucial United States economic data to assess the Federal Reserve’s next move on monetary policy. 

Rubber Market Ends Higher Boosted By Gains In Shanghai Rubber Futures

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, driven by sharp gains in the Shanghai rubber futures, supported by positive Chinese economic data, a dealer said.