Ringgit Retreats After Five-day Rally Amid Mixed Fed Signals

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated against the US dollar at Thursday’s close after a five-day rally as traders and investors locked in profits amid mixed signals from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) on the pace of future interest rate cuts.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Friday, in tandem with the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

BNM Expected To Complete Domestic Wholesale CBDC Proof-of-Concept By Year-End -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to complete its proof-of-concept for a domestic wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) by the end of this year.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed, Tracking Weaker Regional Market Amid Better Oil Prices

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today, mirroring the performance of regional rubber futures market, amid recovering crude oil prices and a slightly easier ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said. 

Rubber Market Extends Mixed Performance, Tracking Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed again today, reflecting softer regional rubber futures and fluctuating crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Gold Futures Rally For Third Straight Day As Investors Price In US Rate Cuts

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, as investors, almost certain of a US rate cut this month and expecting another in December, turned to the safe-haven asset.

Rubber Market Ends Slightly Higher Amid Natural Rubber Supply Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed slightly higher today, with sentiment lifted by concerns over natural rubber (NR) supply amid the rainy season in major rubber-producing countries, said a dealer.

Malaysia’s Financial Market Outlook Remains Positive On Strong Fundamentals, Supportive Monetary Policy

By Karina Imran and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s financial market outlook remains positive, buoyed by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, supportive monetary policy and ongoing structural reforms aimed at driving sustainable economic growth. 

Malaysia To Sustain Growth At 4-4.5 Pct Next Year Driven By Higher Demand For Semiconductors, AI Applications – MoF

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah, Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – Higher exports of semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) edge applications will be among a slew of factors sustaining Malaysia’s economic growth next year at a commendable rate of between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent – against 4.0 to 4.8 per cent this year – despite acute trade challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, Tracking Stronger Regional Performance

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, in line with stronger regional markets, as investors looked past concerns over the ongoing United States (US) government shutdown, an analyst said.

Ringgit Rises Vs US Dollar, Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar and other major currencies at the opening today, supported by positive sentiment ahead of the tabling of the national budget this Friday.

Gold Futures End Higher On US Rate Cut Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Monday, boosted by expectations of United States interest rate cuts.