Ringgit Retreats On Profit-taking But Rounds Off 2025 On High Note Vs Greenback

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the greenback on the last day of 2025 on profit-taking after the release of minutes from the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December meeting showed a hawkish tone, but rounded off the year as one of the best-performing currencies in the region.

KLCI Futures End Mostly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower on Wednesday, tracking the underlying cash market.

Malaysia’s November Headline Inflation At 1.4 Pct, Core At 2.2 Pct -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation edged up slightly to 1.4 per cent in November 2025 from 1.3 per cent in the previous month, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Final Trading Day Of 2025 On A Softer Note

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the final trading day of 2025 on a softer note, declining 0.26 per cent amid thin trading conditions and a lack of fresh catalysts, tracking the weaker performance of regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower in mid-afternoon trade, weighed down by persistent profit-taking on selected blue chips amid tepid trading activity. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Easier

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the morning session lower, weighed down by continuous profit-taking amid a lack of fresh catalysts, tracking the softer regional market movement.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Weak Wall Street Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower in early trade on Wednesday, tracking weaker cues from Wall Street overnight as technology-related stocks retreated.

Gold Futures Ends Lower Despite Gains In US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday due to profit-taking, despite the precious metal’s stronger performance in the US COMEX.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia’s Key Index To Close Firmer 

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index ended firmer today, reversing losses earlier in the day to close 0.21 per cent higher -- a new high this year -- driven by late buying activities amid signs of year-end window dressing.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Mid-afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower in mid-afternoon trade, weighed by mild profit-taking on selected blue chips amid thin trading activity.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Subdued Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, weighed down by profit-taking amid a lack of fresh catalysts, tracking softer Wall Street performance overnight in a subdued market mood.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at mid-morning as mild profit-taking activities emerged in selected heavyweights, as cautious sentiments abound.