Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday, In Sync With Weaker Regional

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in the negative territory at midday, in tandem with the weaker regional market performance, weighed down by selling pressure in selected heavyweights. 

Bursa Opens Higher, Seen Testing 1,600 Level On US Rate Cut Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher and is set to test the 1,600 level today after Wall Street’s bullish momentum overnight on US interest rate cut hopes, coupled with a strong corporate earnings season, analysts said.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Strong Global Vegetable Oil Prices, Firm Exports

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) extended gains on Wednesday, lifted by strength in global vegetable oil markets and upbeat export sentiment, said Mumbai-based Sunvin Group commodity research head Anilkumar Bagani.

Gold Futures likely To Track Comex Ahead Of US CPI Data Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are set to take their cue from the United States (US) COMEX gold market ahead of the upcoming release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July, scheduled for next Tuesday. 

FBM KLCI Futures Set To Trade Higher Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, potentially reaching the 1,580 level, according to an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Outperforms Regional Peers, Ends Week At Intraday High

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week higher, closing at an intraday high, outperforming regional peers as the formal announcement of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) and renewed developments in United States trade tariff policy served as dual tailwinds for market sentiment.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower Amid Mixed Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, weighed by continued selling in selected heavyweight counters despite promising uptake from the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement last week and the US tariff reduction on Malaysian goods.

Gold Futures' Performance To Reflect Market Responses To FOMC Stance, US Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is set to take its cue from United States (US) COMEX gold amid market responses to the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) recent stance and new US tariffs on trading partners.

CGS International Maintains Bullish View On Malakoff Ahead Of Tenders

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd remains positive on Malakoff Corporation Bhd, citing its strong position to secure upcoming Energy Commission tenders amid rising power demand and the urgent need to ensure supply stability and reserve margins.

First Green Session Of The Week On Consumer Stock Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The consumer sector appears to be regaining its bullish momentum with notable names such as 99 SpeedMart, AEON, EcoShop, and Farm Fresh posting strong gains, which has resulted in the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) recording its first green session for the week.

Maybank IB Expects BNM To Maintain OPR Rate At 2.75 Pct Until Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent for the rest of the year after the 25 basis points reduction on July 9.

MBSB IB Remains Bullish On Property Sector Amid OPR Cut, Johor Catalysts

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) remains sanguine on the property sector, given the healthy buying interest in the second half of 2025, with the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System continuing to be catalysts to the sector.