FBM KLCI Pares Loss At Close Amid Market Uncertainty Ahead Of Expected US Rate Cut

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama)  -- Bursa Malaysia pared losses at the close on Wednesday but overall market sentiment remained weak as most traders remained on the sidelines ahead of an expected US interest rate cut later tonight.

ACE Market-bound Crest Group Aims To Raise RM45.75 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Crest Group Bhd, en route to its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia, aims to raise RM45.75 million from its initial public offering (IPO).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower as most traders remained on the sidelines ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s potential rate cut.

LCR Expects To Improve, Supporting NIM Recovery - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The average liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) for Islamic banks in Malaysia has improved, which should help reduce funding pressure in the near future, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

CAAM Must Strengthen Capabilities To Tackle Global Aviation Challenges - Hasbi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) must continuously enhance its capabilities to improve safety, security, and capacity, ensuring it can meet emerging regional and global challenges.

Gold Futures Hold Steady Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives remained steady at the close today ahead of the United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on September 17-18.

FBM KLCI Futures End Higher In Line With Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today in line with the performance of the underlying cash market. 

Ringgit Appreciates 7.86 Pct Year-to-date Against US Dollar

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has appreciated by 7.86 per cent year-to-date, reaching another 20-month high against the US dollar as the markets approach the United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

FBM KLCI Rises As Investors Chase Glove Counters Amid Expectation For Outsized US Rate Cut

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended Tuesday’s trading higher, in line with global shares as hopes rise for an outsized US interest rate cut with investors chasing glove counters on news that the United States will finalise tariffs on Chinese goods, including medical gloves, this month.

Jingxi City Enhances Processing Industry To Spur Local Economic Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The first shipment of locally processed salt-baked cashews from Jingxi City, Guangxi, was exported to Kazakhstan recently, marking a new breakthrough for the city's processing industry. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision tomorrow, with sentiment lifted by rising expectations for an oversized rate cut.

SCF Acquires Newpark Resources' Fluids Systems Business 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- SCF Partners Inc (SCF) has acquired the Newpark Fluids Systems business (NFS), a global pure-play oil and gas and geothermal fluids solution provider, from Newpark Resources Inc.