CIMB IB Expects OPR To Remain At 2.75 Pct In November

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent in November, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Ringgit Rises Against Greenback, Major Currencies Ahead US PCE Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally higher against the greenback on Thursday as improved market sentiment emerged ahead of the release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data on Friday.

FBM KLCI Ends Slightly Lower As Focus Shifts To Small-cap Stocks

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) index finished a tad lower on Thursday, with the broader market’s focus shifting to smaller-cap stocks, mainly in the energy, construction, and telecommunication sectors.

MENA, Asian Regions Seen As Main Growth Engines In Emerging Markets -- WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Emerging markets are anticipated to be the main engines of growth going forward, with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), South Asia, East Asia and the Pacific seen as bright spots, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Ringgit Extends Gains On RON95 Subsidy Reform

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, extending gains as market confidence was lifted by the government’s firm policy stance following the rationalisation of RON95 subsidies.

RON95 Price Cut Seen Easing Inflation And Supporting Growth -- OCBC Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The RON95 petrol rationalisation plan, which sets the price of the fuel to RM1.99 from RM2.05 per litre starting Sept 30, 2025, is expected to contain inflationary pressures in the country and provide a boost to growth, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

S&P Global Ratings Reaffirms Malaysia’s Sovereign Credit Ratings, Stable Outlook - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at ‘A-’ with a stable outlook, underscoring confidence in the country’s macroeconomic management despite global trade uncertainty, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

Ringgit To Trade Within Tight Range Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue trading within a tight range with an upward bias next week, as investors reassess the trading trend following the United States (US) interest rate cuts.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Consolidate Around 1,600 Level Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is anticipated to stabilise around the key level of 1,600 as investors take a cautious approach ahead of significant external developments.

Cautious Trade Seen For Malaysian Rubber Market Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound next week as traders assess the global market environment.

Fed Rate Cut Boosts Gold Futures To Close Marginally Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended marginally higher amid the latest United States Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy decision.

Ringgit Retreats Against Greenback As Markets Reassess US Interest Rate Outlook 

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated against the greenback at the close on Thursday as investors reassessed the US interest rate outlook following the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate cut on Wednesday, an economist said.