17d ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the greenback on Thursday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) stayed elevated, with investors remaining cautious ahead of a speech by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair amid uncertainty over the federal government shutdown in the United States.
17d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Thursday as investors were bullish ahead of the Budget 2026 announcement tomorrow, an analyst said.
17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Growth in the ASEAN+3 region is projected at 4.1 per cent in 2025 and 3.8 per cent in 2026, an upward revision from July’s forecast, supported by robust first-half performance and stronger-than-expected export momentum.
17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded on Thursday, snapping a two-day losing streak to open slightly higher, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investors digested the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) September meeting minutes.
17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by improved local market sentiment ahead of Budget 2026, which is expected to be a key catalyst for the currency.
18d ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended easier against the US dollar amid cautious sentiment in the currency market, said an analyst.
18d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its losses to close marginally lower on Wednesday, mirroring the weaker regional markets amid growing concerns over a prolonged US government shutdown.
18d ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to table an expansionary Budget 2026, with the fiscal deficit projected at around 3.6 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), compared with an estimated 3.8 per cent this year, according to an economist.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Wednesday, tracking weak Wall Street cues as investor sentiment remained cautious over the prolonged US government shutdown.
18d ago
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.
19d ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher on Tuesday against the US dollar amid renewed buying interest.
19d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Tuesday as investors took profit after recent gains, an analyst said.