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Higher Wages, Minimum Wage Hike Drive Property Demand, Affordability This Year - Hong Leong Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Higher wages for civil servants and the introduction of a higher minimum wage remained key factors in catalysing demand and raising affordability for properties across the country this year, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd. 

Global Uncertainties Push Ringgit To Open Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar in early trade as the dollar retreated, sparked by a report hinting at gradual tariff implementations and data showing an unexpected dip in US wholesale inflation, said an analyst.

Stanchart Forecasts Ringgit To Strengthen To 4.40 Against Us Dollar By End-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Standard Chartered (Stanchart) forecasts the ringgit to reach 4.40 against the US dollar by the end of 2025, maintaining a positive outlook due to favourable positioning for domestic financial assets.

Bursa Malaysia's 4Q Net Profit Expected To Be Weaker On Lower Datv -- Aminvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s net profit for the fourth quarter (4Q) ended Dec 31, 2024, is expected to be weaker than that in 3Q 2024 due to a lower daily average trading value (DATV) for the securities market, according to AmInvestment Bank Bhd.

KL Rubber Market Eases, Tracks Regional Futures Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market eased slightly on Monday, in tandem with regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer. 

​​​​​​​Ringgit Opens Lower Against US Dollar In Early Trade 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar in early trade as the greenback strengthened, supported by improvements in the US labour market and a robust economy, an analyst said.  

BMI Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 3.0 Pct In Next Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent during its meeting on Jan 22, 2025, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Uptrend, Stable Crude Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) — The local rubber market closed higher on Thursday, bolstered by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets and steady benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

FBM KLCI Continues Slide, Mirroring Weaker Regional Performance

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed lower today, mirroring the weak regional performance as major markets worldwide experienced mostly negative trends.

Ringgit Likely To Trade On Softer Note Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade on a softer note against the US dollar, remaining within a narrow range next week.

Ringgit Extends Loss As Robust US Jobs Data Holds Greenback Near Two-year High

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) --The ringgit extended its loss to close lower against the US dollar on Friday as robust US jobs data held the greenback at a near two-year high.

Ringgit Weakens Versus US Dollar, Higher Against Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened against the US dollar at today's opening, continuing its downtrend due to higher demand pressure for the greenback.