Ringgit Asia’s Best-performing Currency This Year, On Track To Strengthen Further In 2026 – Economists

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) – The ringgit was Asia’s best-performing currency this year against its regional peers, with its gains underpinned by strong economic fundamentals and buoyant exports, while interest rate cuts by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) provided pivotal support to the local currency.

Bursa Malaysia Holds Firm On Valuations, Earnings Recovery Amid Global Turbulence

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s stock market rebounded and held steady towards year-end, underpinned by attractive valuations and a gradual earnings recovery, despite a turbulent global backdrop precipitated by US-imposed tariffs and a prolonged government shutdown that weighed on investor sentiment.

Habib Group Strengthens Presence Nationwide With Kangar Showroom Opening

KANGAR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Homegrown jewellery brand Habib has solidified its brand presence nationwide with the opening of its 37th showroom in Perlis yesterday at Kangar Jaya Mall here.

Rubber Market Expected To Edge Higher Next Week On Supply Concerns

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to edge higher next week amid supply concerns stemming from persistent heavy rainfall in rubber-producing districts in Thailand and Malaysia, said industry expert Denis Low.   

CPO Futures To Trade With Bearish Bias Next Week Amid Rising Stock Levels

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week, weighed down by rising stock levels.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to trade higher next week, tracking gains in US Commodity Exchange (COMEX) gold, as investors position ahead of key economic data.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Consolidate Gains, Trade In Narrow Range Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to consolidate its recent gains and trade within a narrow range next week as investors unwind tactical positions after this week’s strong performance.

Ringgit Poised To See Profit-taking After Hitting Near Six-year High Vs Greenback

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to experience profit-taking next week, hovering between RM4.07 and RM4.09 against the US dollar after hitting a near six-year high yesterday.

CPO Futures End Lower On Rising Stocks, Weak Demand

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today due to rising stock levels.

Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking US COMEX Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the weaker performance of the US COMEX. 

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures, Softer Crude Oil

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower today following declines in regional rubber futures and softer crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Ringgit Hits Near Six-Year High At 4.07 Vs Greenback

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened to the 4.07 level against the US dollar at Friday’s close, its strongest in nearly six years, following softer-than-expected US inflation data.