Ringgit Rises Against Greenback, Major Currencies Ahead US PCE Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally higher against the greenback on Thursday as improved market sentiment emerged ahead of the release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data on Friday.

FBM KLCI Ends Slightly Lower As Focus Shifts To Small-cap Stocks

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) index finished a tad lower on Thursday, with the broader market’s focus shifting to smaller-cap stocks, mainly in the energy, construction, and telecommunication sectors.

MENA, Asian Regions Seen As Main Growth Engines In Emerging Markets -- WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Emerging markets are anticipated to be the main engines of growth going forward, with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), South Asia, East Asia and the Pacific seen as bright spots, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Canada Lures Oil Majors With LNG Incentives

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Canada is offering new incentives to attract oil majors like Petronas to boost investments in its liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government moves to streamline and fast-track permits for foreign investors in LNG and clean energy projects

BNM’s International Reserves Rise To US$122.8 Bln As At Sept 12

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) rose to US$122.8 billion as of Sept 12, 2025, from US$122.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Ringgit Extends Gains On RON95 Subsidy Reform

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, extending gains as market confidence was lifted by the government’s firm policy stance following the rationalisation of RON95 subsidies.

RON95 Price Cut Seen Easing Inflation And Supporting Growth -- OCBC Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The RON95 petrol rationalisation plan, which sets the price of the fuel to RM1.99 from RM2.05 per litre starting Sept 30, 2025, is expected to contain inflationary pressures in the country and provide a boost to growth, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

S&P Global Ratings Reaffirms Malaysia’s Sovereign Credit Ratings, Stable Outlook - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at ‘A-’ with a stable outlook, underscoring confidence in the country’s macroeconomic management despite global trade uncertainty, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

Ringgit To Trade Within Tight Range Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue trading within a tight range with an upward bias next week, as investors reassess the trading trend following the United States (US) interest rate cuts.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Consolidate Around 1,600 Level Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is anticipated to stabilise around the key level of 1,600 as investors take a cautious approach ahead of significant external developments.

Cautious Trade Seen For Malaysian Rubber Market Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound next week as traders assess the global market environment.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Greenback Rebounds

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week lower, retreating from its recent rally as the US dollar strengthened following the United States (US) Federal Reserve's (Fed) move to cut its interest rate, an economist said.