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Ringgit Rebounds To End Higher Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s loss to close higher against the US dollar on Friday, driven by renewed demand despite the greenback’s positive momentum.

FBM KLCI Rebounds On Bargain Hunting In Banking, Telco Stocks

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) recovered from yesterday's losses to close marginally higher on Friday, driven by bargain hunting in banking and telecommunications stocks, despite the downbeat performance in regional bourses.

BMI Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 3.0 Pct In Next Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent during its meeting on Jan 22, 2025, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

Global Air Cargo And Passenger Demand Up By Over 8 Pct In November 2024 -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Global air cargo markets saw robust growth in demand in November 2024, with cargo tonne-kilometres surging by 8.2 per cent compared to a year earlier, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

FBM KLCI Falls For Second Straight Day Amid Rising External Pressures

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The FBM KLCI extended its decline for a second consecutive day, as investor sentiment remained pressured by rising external risks, particularly weak economic growth in China and stronger-than-expected US economic data. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher But Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday but retreated thereafter due to extended profit taking in selected heavyweights as investors remained on the sidelines due to the lack of fresh leads, dealers said.

Malaysia's Economy To Remain Resilient In 2025 -- FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is poised for steady growth this year, driven by strong domestic demand, robust investment activities and growth in exports and tourism despite potential global uncertainties, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

Malaysia's Economy To Grow 5.0 Pct In 2025 - Economist 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy is expected to maintain a sustainable growth rate of 5.0 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 4.9 per cent in 2024, supported by a stable labour market condition, conducive fiscal and monetary policies amid lingering external uncertainties, said an economist. 

Ringgit Stages Rebound To End Higher Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded from recent losses to close higher against the US dollar on Tuesday.

Ringgit Edges Higher As US Dollar Index Declines

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) --  The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar, bolstered by a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) after the release of US economic data, an analyst said.  

Ringgit Closes Lower As Signs Of US Economic Recovery Spur Demand For Greenback

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its downtrend to close lower against the US dollar on Monday as the American economy showed further signs of recovery, spurring demand for the greenback.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Remain Cautious Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to remain cautious next week as investors are bracing for a cautious start to 2025, with eyes fixed on the US President Inauguration Day scheduled on Jan 20, said an analyst.