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KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) approved 21 equity applications, including 10 initial public offerings (IPOs), on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia with a total market capitalisation of RM21.39 billion in 2024.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Strong buying interest in the local bourse, followed by a slew of initial public offerings (IPOs) and growth in total outstanding for the bond and sukuk market has resulted in an increase in the size of the capital market by 9.7 per cent to RM4.2 trillion in 2024 from RM3.8 trillion in 2023.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar after the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) struck a dovish tone on inflation.
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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday, gaining 0.24 per cent to 4.4330/4400 from Monday’s close of 4.4450/4490, amid cautious sentiment ahead of the outcome of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting later today.
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By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed slightly lower on Wednesday due to losses in crude oil prices and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) decision on interest rates later tonight.
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By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed easier on Monday as traders and investors remain guarded ahead of the two-day United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting which will begin tomorrow, said an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Top-tier Malaysian property developers are leading Australia’s largest urban renewal projects, while Malaysia is still debating the crucial Urban Renewal Act (URA) amid deteriorating low-cost housing, said Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector earnings are projected to grow this year, riding on stronger demand and overall recovery in the semiconductor space amid the United States (US) tariff headwinds, said analysts.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today after the United States (US) averted government shutdown, suggesting improved risk appetite sentiment, leading to a weaker US dollar.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain defensive within the 4.43-4.44 range against the US dollar next week, as cautious investor sentiment continues to strengthen demand for the greenback as a safe-haven currency, said an analyst.
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By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade within a narrow range next week, with potential volatility due to global economic and weather-related factors, said industry expert Denis Low.