Fitch Lifts World Growth Outlook, Warns Of US Slowdown

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings has lifted its global growth forecast for 2025 to 2.4 per cent from 2.2 per cent, citing stronger-than-expected second-quarter data, but said evidence of a United States (US) slowdown is mounting.

Ringgit Slips Against Greenback On Profit-Taking Ahead Of US Economic Data Release

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the American dollar on Tuesday on profit-taking ahead of the release of US economic data later today and toward the end of the working week.

Ringgit Slips Against Greenback On Profit-Taking Ahead Of US Economic Data Release

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the American dollar on Tuesday on profit-taking ahead of the release of US economic data later today and toward the end of the working week.

Rubber Market Close Lower On Weaker US Economic Data, Mixed Futures Market

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower today, influenced by the weaker United States (US) economic data reported yesterday, and the mixed trend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On US Tariff Concerns, Wall Street Decline

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s decline as sentiment turned cautious following weak US economic data and tariff announcements by President Donald Trump on the semiconductor and pharmaceutical sectors.

Ringgit Rises On Soft US Economic Data 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) --The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by weaker United States (US) economic data that weighed on the greenback and prompted investors to reassess market sentiment, an economist said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Concerns Over Weaker US Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from last week’s gains to open lower on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s losses last Friday as investors remain concerned over weaker US economic data coupled with impacts from President Donald Trump’s tariff war.

FBM KLCI Closes At Intra-day High For Second Session As Investors Regain Risk Appetite

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished at its intra-day high for the second straight session on Thursday, driven by global optimism and the latest round of government fiscal aid that led investors to be back in the local market.

Gold Ends Lower After After US-driven Rally Fizzles

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) – Gold futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Thursday, retreating from an overnight rally that was fuelled by investor uncertainty surrounding the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy outlook.

US Economic Data, Trade Uncertainty Weigh On Ringgit At Close

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week lower against the US dollar on Friday as stronger US economic data fuelled demand for the greenback.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Gains, Stronger Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today, in tandem with the upbeat regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Gold Futures Ease As Strong US Data Dampens Rate Cut Expectations

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly lower today as stronger-than-expected US economic data tempered expectations of an interest rate cut this month, boosting the greenback’s appeal over the precious metal.