Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar On Improved Risk Appetite

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained firm against the US dollar at the opening on Friday, supported by sustained demand for the local currency amid improving risk appetite among traders and investors.

US$50 Bln In Financial Support Needed As West Asia Conflict Tests Global Economy - IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The global economy is facing renewed strain from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with up to US$50 billion (US$1 = RM3.98) in financial support potentially needed to help vulnerable countries weather the shock, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

CPO Futures Snap Three-day Losses To Close Higher On Bargain Buying

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day losing streak to close higher on Thursday, supported by bargain buying and a recovery in energy prices, a trader said.

Ringgit Closes Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies, Slightly Lower Versus US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major currencies today, but eased slightly against the US dollar amid concerns over the durability of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower AS Investors Reassess US-Iran Truce

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Thursday following the weaker performance of regional peers.

Oil Rebounds As Markets Track US-Iran Ceasefire, Hormuz Situation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Oil prices rebounded towards US$100 per barrel amid lingering uncertainty over the two-week United States-Iran ceasefire and Iran’s renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes on Lebanon.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session lower despite positive Wall Street performance overnight as negotiations in West Asia appeared to stall less than a day after a ceasefire agreement was reached.

High Jet Fuel Prices Likely To Spark Structural Shakeout In Airline Industry - Aviation Experts

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Rising fuel prices can precipitate a structural shakeout in the airline industry via consolidation, as well as signal the demise of weak and badly run airlines, an aviation analyst warned today.

Ringgit Holds Firm At 3.97 Vs US Dollar, Stronger Against Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained firmer at the 3.97 level against the US dollar and other major currencies at Thursday’s opening, supported by improved market optimism following the two-week ceasefire, which spurred risk-on sentiment.

CPO Futures End Lower, Tracking Crude Oil Weakness

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, mirroring the decline in oil prices following the ceasefire announced by the United States and Iran, said Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa.

Ringgit Rises To 3.97 Against US Dollar At The Close As US-Iran Reaches Ceasefire Deal

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened to close at 3.97 against the US dollar today, as optimism returned following a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran in the West Asia conflict.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher, CI Jumps 1.16 Pct As US-Iran Ceasefire Lifts Sentiment

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended broadly higher, with the benchmark index rising 1.16 per cent to close near the 1,700 mark, supported by positive sentiment following news of a two-week ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran, which includes Tehran allowing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.