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Ringgit Rises Against Greenback, Major Currencies At Close

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmer today, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and weaker United States (US) economic data that continued to pressure the greenback. 

Geopolitical Tensions, Abrupt Airspace Closures Keep Malaysian And Global Airlines On High Alert

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation sector is on high alert, prioritising safety to avoid a repeat of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 more than a decade ago. The heightened caution follows a wave of airspace closures by Arab states after Iran launched a missile strike on a United States (US) base in Qatar.

Bursa Rises At Open, Tracks Wall Street Rally

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight rally as sentiment improved amid easing Middle East tensions, an analyst said.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Crude, Soybean Oil Prices

By K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, dragged by weaker crude oil and soybean oil prices. 

Kenanga Investment Bank Revises 2025 Inflation Forecast Downward To 2.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has revised its 2025 inflation forecast downward to 2.0 per cent from 2.7 per cent (2024: 1.8 per cent), while expecting Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged.

CPO Futures End Mostly Higher On Firmer Crude, Soybean Oil

By K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher today, supported by firmer crude oil and soybean oil prices. 

Gold Futures Rebound At Close Amid Middle East Tensions

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Monday, driven by the escalation in geopolitical tensions as the United States (US) bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities on Sunday, an analyst said.

FBM KLCI Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended the morning session higher today, buoyed by renewed buying interest in selected blue chips, despite cautious sentiment amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

Bursa Malaysia Slips In Early Trade Amid Rising Geopolitical Risk

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower in early trade today as investors turned wary amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, an analyst said.

Ringgit Higher At Opening Amid Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Monday despite a strong US Dollar Index (DXY) as ongoing geopolitical tensions, with the United States’ (US) involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, in focus, said an analyst.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Higher Next Week On Soybean, Crude Oil Strength

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trend higher next week, buoyed by the recent strength in soybean and crude oil prices.

Rubber Prices Likely To Trend Lower Next Week Due To Geopolitical Tensions

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trend lower next week, weighed down by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).