Ringgit’s Strong Run Backed By Narrowing Rate Gap, Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is seen moving towards the 4.00 to 4.15 level against the greenback by end-2025, after registering a six per cent gain against the US dollar year-to-date, making it the top-performing Asian currency and affirming its steady trajectory.

Ringgit Opens Stronger Vs US Dollar, Market Awaits OPR Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continues to strengthen against the US dollar this morning after closing 0.14 per cent higher at yesterday’s close, with all eyes on Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee’s decision on the overnight policy rate (OPR) later today.

Boyd To Sell Thermal Business To Eaton For US$9.5 Bln 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Boyd Corporation (Boyd), a global innovator in engineered materials and thermal solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Thermal business to intelligent power management company Eaton for US$9.5 billion. (US$1=RM4.19)

MBSB Lifts Ringgit Forecast to Average RM4.25 For The Year Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has revised its base case for the ringgit, expecting it to strengthen further against the US dollar and projecting an average forecast for the year to RM4.25 from RM4.30 previously.

Ringgit Eases Vs Greenback Ahead Of Key US Economic Data

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower compared to the greenback on Monday on a lack of catalysts for the local note ahead of the release of key US economic data.

Bending Spoons Raises US$710 Mln In Fresh Funding

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Bending Spoons, one of Europe’s leading technology companies, has raised US$710 million in equity at a pre-money valuation of US$11 billion. (US$1=RM4.17)

Ringgit Likely To Trade On Positive Note Next Week Ahead Of BNM Policy Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to maintain its positive momentum next week, with the upcoming Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) decision on the overnight policy rate (OPR) on Nov 6 likely to be the main highlight.

NEC To Acquire CSG For US$2.9 Bln To Accelerate Global Digital Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- NEC Corporation (NEC) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire United States-based CSG Systems International Inc (CSG) for US$80.70 per share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately US$2.9 billion, or 438.5 billion Japanese yen, including debt. (US$1=RM4.19)

Gold Futures End Lower As Fed’s Hawkish Cut Triggers Profit-taking

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday as traders and investors locked in profits following the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) latest policy decision, which was seen as a “hawkish cut”.

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.

Gold Futures Rebound As US-China Tensions Ease

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, recovering after a significant sell-off earlier in the week as easing tensions between the United States and China reduced geopolitical risks.

Gold Futures Close Lower On Profit-taking As US-China Tensions Ease

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives fell on Tuesday as global gold prices eased amid reduced demand for safe-haven assets following easing geopolitical tensions in Asia.