Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar As Confidence In US December Rate Cut Fades

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today as expectations for a US interest rate cut have been significantly reduced, signalling the markets remain unconvinced of another rate cut in the December meeting.

Affin Bank Posts RM144.99 Mln Net Profit For 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025) slid to RM144.99 million from RM145.82 million a year ago.

Gold Futures End Higher On Expectations Of Dovish Fed Policy

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today as investors expect upcoming US economic data to push the Federal Reserve (Fed) toward a more dovish stance in December, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Gold Futures End Lower As December Fed Rate Cut Odds Drop To 40 Pct

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today amid broad risk-off sentiment after investors reacted to a reduced chance of a December Fed rate cut, which now stands at around 40 per cent.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Broad-based Weakness, Tracking Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Tuesday amid broad-based weakness in the local bourse, in line with regional markets.

Gold Futures End Lower As Hopes For December US Rate Cut Cool

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower as expectations of a US rate cut in December eased, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes. 

FBM KLCI Slightly Higher At The Close

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended slightly higher on Monday amid choppy trading throughout the day, lifted by mild buying interest in selected heavyweights.  

Gold Futures Seen Rebounding Next Week On Softer US Data Expectations

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade on a firmer footing next week, with traders eyeing a rebound within the US$4,160 to US$4,210 per troy ounce range.

Main Market-Bound LAC Med To Raise RM55.6 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- LAC Med Bhd, a medical devices and integrated solutions provider, aims to raise RM55.6 million from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd on Dec 10, 2025.

RAC, MARIC Ink MoU To Strengthen Malaysia's Rail Industry Development

SEPANG, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- A newly forged collaboration between Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) and Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC) is expected to serve as a catalyst for greater local participation in the rail value chain, reinforcing Malaysia’s vision to become a regional hub for rail technology and services.

Lighthouse Canton Secures US$40 Mln Funding For Next Phase Of Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Global investment institution, Lighthouse Canton has raised US$40 million in a strategic investment round led by Peak XV Partners to accelerate its next phase of growth. (US$1=RM4.15)

Ringgit’s Strong Run Backed By Narrowing Rate Gap, Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is seen moving towards the 4.00 to 4.15 level against the greenback by end-2025, after registering a six per cent gain against the US dollar year-to-date, making it the top-performing Asian currency and affirming its steady trajectory.