Ringgit Slightly Lower Vs US Dollar Ahead Of Jackson Hole Symposium

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week higher against regional currencies, but eased against the US dollar ahead of the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium later tonight as traders await signals on the United States’ (US) monetary policy.

Gold Futures End Lower Ahead Of US Fed Symposium In Jackson Hole

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Jackson Hole symposium taking place tonight, as traders await signals on the US monetary policy.

Malaysian Rubber Market Closes Lower, Tracking Regional Peers

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Friday, driven by weaker advice in the regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session on a high note, driven by continuous buying in selected heavyweights, led by industrial products and services, as well as financial services counters, despite cautious sentiments in regional markets, said an analyst.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Ahead Of Fed Speech

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Friday as investors awaited policy signals from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium later in the day.

Gold Futures End Higher Ahead Of Jackson Hole Symposium

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Jackson Hole symposium, as traders await signals on the US monetary policy tomorrow.

Rubber Market Closes Higher, Tracking Regional Futures And Crude Oil

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market rebounded from yesterday's losses to close higher on Thursday, taking the cue from firmer regional rubber futures and stronger crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher, Lifted By Blue Chips

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher as investors bought select heavyweight stocks, led by the industrial products and services, as well as financial services counters, amid cautious sentiment in regional markets, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Heavyweight Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, rebounding from yesterday’s losses on renewed buying in selected heavyweights, though sentiment remained cautious over the global economic outlook, a dealer said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Across Major, Regional Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher on Thursday as the US dollar weakened following the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes, an analyst said.

Gold Futures End Lower On Stronger US Dollar, Easing Geopolitical Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by a stronger US dollar and improved risk appetite, as recent geopolitical tensions began to ease.

Ringgit Rises Against Major Currencies, Eases Vs US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against most major currencies but eased slightly against the greenback at the close on Wednesday amid cautious market sentiments ahead of the release of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes later tonight.