CPO Futures Expected To Trade Sideways Next Week Amid Chinese New Year Holidays

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade sideways with bearish bias next week in view of the Chinese New Year holidays, with both China and Malaysia markets closed for the celebration.

Ringgit Set To Trade Higher Next Week On Strong Growth Momentum

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade firmer and remain around the 3.90 level against the US dollar next week, supported by the strong domestic economic growth momentum that continues to influence market sentiment.

CIMB Revises 2026 GDP Forecast Slightly Upward To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury and Markets Research has revised its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) forecast slightly upward to 4.5 per cent from 4.4 per cent previously, to reflect the stronger momentum heading into the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), offset by the higher base effect in the second half of 2026.

Ringgit Opens Firmer On Weaker US Dollar, 4Q GDP Optimism

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday, hovering near its strongest level in almost eight years, as persistent weakness in the greenback and improving domestic economic prospects lifted sentiment towards the local currency.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Between RM3,800-RM4,000 Per Tonne Until July 2026 - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) are expected to trade between RM3,800 and RM4,000 per tonne during January-July 2026, said an industry expert.

Malaysia's Palm Oil Exports On Track To Reach Up To 16 Mln Tonnes In 2026 - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports are projected to reach up to 16 million tonnes in 2026, according to an expert, driven by lower stock levels.

Ringgit Opens Flat Against Greenback Amid Caution Ahead Of US Labour Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly unchanged against the US dollar on Wednesday, as investors adopt a cautious stance ahead of key United States labour market data release.

Southeast Asia Futures Initiative Centre To Chart Region's Next Leap -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia Futures Initiative Centre (SEAFIC) aims to bring policymakers, industry leaders, academics and innovators together to explore pathways that will define the region’s next decade from digital transformation and green growth to supply chain resilience, investment inflows, and better regional integration.

Indonesian Business Council, SEAFIC In Tie-up To Promote Impactful Regional Economic Integration

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Indonesian Business Council (IBC) and the newly founded Southeast Asia Futures Initiative Centre (SEAFIC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen research collaboration and policy dialogue for the region.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar On Weaker Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by broad-based weakness in the greenback amid concerns over reduced demand for US assets.

Ringgit Higher Against US Dollar On Strong December IPI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded higher against the US dollar on Monday after Malaysia’s December Industrial Production Index (IPI) came in above market expectations, signalling that the domestic economy remains on a firm footing.

Kenanga IB Foresees FBM KLCI To Hit 1,840 Mark This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) foresees the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) could touch the 1,840 mark this year.