Latest Fiscal Support Measures Positive For Consumer Sector -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The latest fiscal support measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim are expected to bolster Malaysia’s consumer sector by reinforcing near-term spending, particularly on essential goods and value-based retail, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Research Firms Lower Inflation Forecasts To 1.5-1.8 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Research firms have revised their forecasts for Malaysia’s headline inflation in 2025, lowering it to 1.5 per cent to 1.8 per cent.

Rate Cut To Spur Moderate Demand In Property Sector, Say Analysts

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The cut in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will spur moderate demand for properties in general in the second half (2H) of this year while demand in the high-end segment will continue to be robust, analysts say.

Ringgit Rebounds To Close Higher On Better-Than-Expected 2Q GDP Forecast

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded from recent losses to end higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by a better-than-expected forecast of Malaysia's second quarter growth, which signalled that the domestic economy remains resilient amid external uncertainties.

Foreign Investors Remain Significant Net Buyers In First Half, Contribute Net Inflow Of RM21.4 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors remained significant net buyers in the first half of 2025, contributing a cumulative net inflow of RM21.4 billion year-to-date June 2025, said RAM Ratings Services Bhd (RAM Ratings).

Ringgit Strengthens On Expectations Of US Fed Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday as traders shied away from the greenback amid growing anticipation of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), said an analyst.

US Dollar Seen Weakening Over Next 12 Months, Ringgit, Asian Equities To Benefit - StanChart

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- A weakening US dollar is expected to continue benefiting the ringgit and Asian equities going forward, albeit with a volatile outlook in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), according to Standard Chartered Bank.

Maybank IB Expects BNM To Maintain OPR Rate At 2.75 Pct Until Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent for the rest of the year after the 25 basis points reduction on July 9.

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Stronger US Dollar, Fed Rate Talks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower amidst a firmer greenback and ongoing discussions about interest rates in the United States

Bursa Malaysia Extends Downtrend To Close Lower

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Wednesday on continuous profit-taking in selected heavyweights led by the financial services and utilities sectors.

Bursa Malaysia Flat In Early Trade After Downbeat Wall St Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16  -- Bursa Malaysia made a flat start on Wednesday, following the downbeat performance on Wall Street overnight.

Ringgit Slips At Opening Against Greenback As US Rate Cut Hopes Fade

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today as the greenback strengthened on waning hopes of an interest rate cut this month by the United States.