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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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Over 120 global leaders, innovators and policymakers will gather for the inaugural TOURISE Summit 2025, a major new platform aimed at transforming the trillion-dollar tourism industry through collaboration and innovation.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to close higher on Tuesday as weaker US economic data and uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) next monetary policy move weighed on the greenback.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and stayed on a firm footing, as lingering uncertainty over US monetary policy weighed on the greenback.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Monday, settling at its intraday high on renewed bargain-hunting activity after last week’s lacklustre trading, in line with the upbeat performance across regional markets.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week, supported by continued buying by global central banks despite elevated prices.
From Nor Baizura Basri
GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The growth in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region has been revised upward to 3.1 per cent this year, slightly higher than the earlier forecast of three per cent, supported by resilient trade activity and robust demand for high-tech goods.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, supported by optimism surrounding the ongoing ASEAN Summit, which bolstered confidence in regional economic cooperation, and in tandem with gains across regional markets.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, tracking regional gains, as investor sentiment was lifted by optimism over a potential United States (US)–China trade deal and positive vibes from the ongoing ASEAN meeting, which boosted confidence in regional economic cooperation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump's visit to Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN Summit has been viewed as a strong signal of renewed US engagement with the regional bloc, underscoring Washington’s commitment to strengthening both bilateral and multilateral ties in Southeast Asia.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain range-bound against the US dollar next week as cautious sentiment prevails ahead of the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend higher next week as persistent heavy rains in major rubber-producing countries, namely Thailand and Malaysia, continue to hamper productivity and raise concerns over supply shortages.
