CPO Futures Expected To Trade Lower On Technical Correction Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade lower on a technical correction between the range of RM3,800 per tonne and RM3,950 per tonne, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

Rubber Market Closes Easier In Tandem With Regional Futures Market

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market extended its downtrend to close easier today in tandem with lower regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer. 

Bursa Opens Higher, Seen Testing 1,600 Level On US Rate Cut Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher and is set to test the 1,600 level today after Wall Street’s bullish momentum overnight on US interest rate cut hopes, coupled with a strong corporate earnings season, analysts said.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday, In Sync With Regional Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its upward momentum at midday in line with the positive regional market performance, as market sentiments improved after the United States’ (US) July inflation data came in slightly below expectations at 2.7 per cent, fuelling hopes for a September rate cut.

Bursa Stays Higher At Midday, Tracking Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday, surpassing the 1,560 level, in tandem with gains in the regional markets as sentiment turned positive.

Foreign Investors Turn Net Buyers Of US$996 Mln In Asian Markets Last Week - MBSB Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors turned net buyers in Asian markets last week, reversing the previous week’s outflow, recording an inflow of US$996 million (US$1=RM4.23), with Taiwan recording the highest purchases in the region.

Bursa Opens Nearly Flat On Lingering US Tariff Worries

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened nearly flat on Friday after a mixed overnight performance on Wall Street, as investors turned cautious over the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Ringgit Ends Lower Vs US Dollar And Major Currencies On Weak Demand

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has retreated to close lower against the US dollar as well as major currencies on Thursday on lack of buying interest, said an analyst.

Persistent Buying In Heavyweights Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday High

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from a subdued morning session to close at its intraday high on Thursday, driven by sustained buying interest in selected heavyweights, particularly in the utilities and technology sectors, amid upbeat regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Recovers Earlier Losses To Close Higher On Late Buying

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index reversed earlier losses to close higher on Wednesday, as late buying in selected heavyweights, combined with stronger regional market performance, lifted market sentiment.

Stronger Buying Interest Lifts Bursa Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, lifted by stronger buying interest following the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement, with market sentiment leaning towards the upcoming United States (US) economic data release. 

Malaysia Stands Firm On Key National Policies In US Trade Talks – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia was among the few countries that stood firm on protecting key national policies during trade negotiations with the United States (US), Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament on Tuesday.