FBM KLCI Futures Firmer In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were higher in early trade today, tracking the underlying cash market.

BSN SSP Produces 103 Millionaires From 6.2 Million Depositors, With Savings Of RM5.4 Bln

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has captured 6.2 million Premium Savings Certificate (SSP) depositors and produced 103 millionaires so far, said BSN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Awang Adek Hussin.

Malaysians Must Realise That Country Is Not Immune To Effects Of Global Uncertainty -- Rafizi

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysians need to understand and accept that the country, being an open market economy, is exposed to the effects arising from global economic uncertainty, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Kenanga Expects Stable 3.0 Pct OPR In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd expects the overnight policy rate (OPR) to remain stable at 3.0 per cent throughout 2025.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Stay Cautious Next Week

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to move in tandem with the underlying cash market next week.

Trading On Bursa Malaysia Likely To Remain Cautious Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Cautious trading is set to continue on Bursa Malaysia next week, driven by the bearish outlook on the global economy amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Range-bound With Higher Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with a bias towards moving higher, following growing concern about severe climate change as the weather seems more unpredictable, said industry expert Denis Low.

Middle East Tensions To Sustain Interest In Gold Futures Next Week

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Interest in the gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to sustain next week amid the Middle East tensions, but the anticipation of a stronger US dollar could put downward pressure on prices.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade With Upward Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with an upward bias amid rising crude oil and soybean oil prices, a dealer said.

Ringgit Seen Holding Steady Against US Dollar Next Week

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to linger around at 4.21 to 4.22 against the US dollar next week but with an upside bias for the greenback after Friday’s US non-farm payrolls (NFP) unexpectedly rose sharply by 254,000 jobs in September.

Ringgit’s Recent Rise Beneficial For Malaysia, But Yet To Reach Fair Value – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has yet to reach its fair value despite its recent rise against the US dollar and emerging as Southeast Asia’s best-performing currency, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

MIBS 2024 To Unlock Expansion Opportunities For SMEs, Women Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The International Branding Exhibition (MIBS) 2024, scheduled for Nov 28-30, will focus on empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and women entrepreneurs, unlocking opportunities for business expansion.