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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.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The targeted fiscal measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday are anticipated to enhance near-term consumption, especially for essential goods and household items, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at Wednesday’s close, lifted by the latest fiscal support measures announced by the government as foreign funds flocked into the local equity market, said an analyst.
The local currency was also supported by optimism following the US-Japan trade deal which boosted Asian equity and foreign exchange markets across the board.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended slightly lower on Monday, weighed down by weaker crude oil prices and a firmer ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, in line with strengthening Chinese yuan supported by upbeat China’s June economic data release, said an analyst.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade sideways next week, with the index’s bullish momentum likely dependent on key macroeconomic data from China and the United States (US).
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend upward next week, supported by stronger United States (US) economic data and rising oil prices, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent today.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation efforts are beginning to bear fruit, with measures to narrow the fiscal deficit and reduce government debt gaining traction despite criticism, signalling a positive outlook for the country’s sovereign credit ratings.
By Zarul Effendi Razali and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintain its upward momentum to end higher for the third consecutive session, supported by continued buying in selected industrial products and services as well as healthcare counters, an analyst said.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today amid an uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and K Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today in tandem with the downtrend in the regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.
