Global Market Volatility, Supply Concerns Likely To Drive Malaysian Rubber Prices Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to experience a mixed trend next week, as volatility in global commodity and financial markets continues to influence regional rubber futures, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Ringgit Opens Flat On Caution After Recent Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar on Thursday as investors turned a bit cautious after recent gains, despite growing speculation for a US interest rate cut.

Tengku Zafrul Refutes Claims On Exclusive Rare Earth Deal For US

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has refuted claims that the United States (US) has requested for exclusive access to rare earth products from Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Sharply Higher As 13MP, US Tariff Cut Woo Bargain Hunting

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Bargain hunting pushed Bursa Malaysia to end the week higher as investors cheered the United States (US) tariff reduction on all Malaysian products entering the country, coupled with positive market sentiment following the announcement of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

Gold Futures Forecast To Trade Range-bound Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade in a narrow range next week, tracking United States (US) COMEX gold amid the potential finalisation of US trade agreements with the European Union (EU) and Asia-Pacific countries, said an analyst.

Ringgit Extends Gains As Govt Initiatives, US-Japan Trade Deal Lift Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at Wednesday’s close, lifted by the latest fiscal support measures announced by the government as foreign funds flocked into the local equity market, said an analyst.

The local currency was also supported by optimism following the US-Japan trade deal which boosted Asian equity and foreign exchange markets across the board.

Gold Ends Lower After After US-driven Rally Fizzles

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) – Gold futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Thursday, retreating from an overnight rally that was fuelled by investor uncertainty surrounding the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy outlook.

MITI’s AI Chip Export Rule To Have No Impact On Data Centres -- MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd believes that data centres will not be affected by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry’s (MITI) latest directive on artificial intelligence (AI) chips.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Range-Bound, Macro Data In Focus

By Siti Noor Afera Abu and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade sideways next week, with the index’s bullish momentum likely dependent on key macroeconomic data from China and the United States (US).

Gold Futures End Higher Despite Stronger Dollar On Geopolitical Jitters

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the week higher, defying a firmer US dollar, as geopolitical concerns boosted safe-haven demand.

Ringgit Rebounds Slightly As Market Anticipates Mild US Tariffs

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by growing expectations of a possible compromise on upcoming US tariff measures.

Buying In Tech, Petronas-linked Counters Pushes FBM KLCI To Intraday High At The Close

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Persistent buying momentum, mostly seen in selected technology and Petronas-linked counters pushed the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to record another intraday high at the close today, extending its rally to five consecutive trading sessions, an analyst said.