Ringgit Opens Steady At 3.96 Vs Greenback As US-Japan Intervention Talks Heat Up

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit steadily opened at 3.96 against the US dollar this morning, amid talks of possible currency intervention by the United States and Japanese authorities intensified. 

Gold Futures End Higher On Weaker US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded from yesterday’s losses to end the week higher, as market sentiment improved amid a weaker US dollar following threats to the independence of the United States Federal Reserve (Fed).

Economic Confidence Lifts Ringgit Versus US Dollar, Major Currencies At The Close Today

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit broke through the key psychological level of 4.00 against the US dollar, touching a more than seven-year high of 3.9992 earlier today, buoyed by a robust outlook for Malaysia’s economy, easing geopolitical tensions, and the decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate.

FBM KLCI Futures End Mostly Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Reverses Earlier Losses To Close Higher

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index recouped earlier losses to settle higher, maintaining a more than six-year high, buoyed by continued buying interest in technology stocks, while the strengthening of the ringgit against the US dollar further lifted investor sentiment.

Ringgit Breaches 4.04 Level Against US Dollar After OPR Maintained At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by improved market sentiment following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR).

Bursa Malaysia Bullish On OPR Status Quo, Easing Geopolitical Tensions

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Positive sentiment surrounding the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) status quo, coupled with easing geopolitical uncertainty, supported the Bursa Malaysia benchmark index in closing higher today.

Electrical And Electronics Sector Among Key Investment Focus This Year -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, especially semiconductors, will continue to be among the key sectors for potential investments this year, according to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

Global Gold Price Hits Fresh High, Lifts Bursa Gold Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended stronger on Wednesday, tracking a global market rally as prices soared to a new all-time high of over US$4,800 per troy ounce.

Ringgit Closes Higher Amid US-EU Tariff Concerns, Easing Japanese Govt Bonds

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar as market sentiment improved amid concerns over the United States’ tariffs against the European Union (EU) and geopolitical risks, while pressures in the Japanese Government Bond (JGB) market eased.

Bursa Malaysia's Benchmark Index Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded to close higher today as investors engaged in bargain hunting at lower levels following yesterday’s profit-taking, in line with gains across most regional markets.

Subdued Inflation Likely To Keep BNM’s OPR At 2.75 Pct In 2026 -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, supported by subdued inflation in 2025 and steady economic growth.