Ringgit Ends Marginally Higher Ahead Of US CPI Data Report

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally higher against the greenback today as investors turned cautious ahead of the release of the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar on Friday, ahead of a US inflation report later tonight, an analyst said.

FBM KLCI Ends At Intraday High On Late Bargain Hunting

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index reversed earlier losses to end at an intraday high today, supported by mild bargain hunting in several key index heavyweights.

Malaysia’s Inflation Up 1.5 Pct In September 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation increased 1.5 per cent in September 2025, with the index points standing at 135.2 as against 133.2 in the same month of 2024, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher, Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher but retreated thereafter despite the positive overnight performance on Wall Street as investors assessed that there was little progress towards de-escalating the trade war and concerns about the United States (US) government shutdown.

Ringgit Holds Steady Versus US Dollar Amid Fed Chair's Dovish Remarks

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against the US dollar on Wednesday amid a weaker greenback following dovish remarks by the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Jerome Powell.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Regional Gains, Supply Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today, due to gains in regional rubber futures, supported by concerns over natural rubber supply amid the ongoing rainy season in major producing countries, said a dealer.

Prudential Syariah Drives Inclusive Growth In Indonesia’s Takaful Market

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The takaful scene in Malaysia and Indonesia is on a steady rise, with analysts projecting the market to soar to US$5.4 billion (US$1=RM4.22) by 2033 -- a sign that demand for Shariah-compliant protection is no longer niche, but mainstream.

IMF Sees Global Growth Moderating To 3.2 Pct In 2025, Calls For Policy Prudence

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Global growth is projected to slow to 3.1 per cent in 2026, against 3.2 per cent this year from 3.3 per cent in 2024, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback, Other Currencies On Improved Local Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on improved local market sentiment, supported by positive remarks from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and expectations of a shift in US Federal Reserve policy, analysts said.

Budget 2026 Marks Turning Point In Malaysia’s Fiscal Narrative – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2026 represents a clear shift in the government’s fiscal strategy, prioritising efficiency and discipline over new taxes to create spending space, according to economist Geoffrey Williams.

Budget 2026 Balances Growth And Welfare Aspirations With Fiscal Discipline -- Maybank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 strikes a balance between delivering investment stimulus, supporting the growth of new economic sectors and providing social relief, while maintaining fiscal discipline to stay on track with the Fiscal Responsibility Act’s medium-term target of a 3.0 per cent budget deficit to gross domestic product.