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Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, Tracking Firmer Regional Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session slightly higher, tracking the firmer regional markets, with continued buying in selected heavyweight counters supporting the market sentiment, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Expected To Rise Towards 1,590 Level Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to rise next week towards the 1,590 resistance level, contingent on supportive global risk sentiment and incremental clarity over semiconductor tariff trajectories, said an analyst.

Ringgit Strengthens To 4.18 Vs US Dollar On Fed Rate Cut Hopes, Strong Domestic Fundamentals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened to the 4.18 level versus the US dollar, marking its highest point in more than six weeks, buoyed by rising expectations of a United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut cycle and Malaysia’s resilient macroeconomic outlook.

Ringgit Opens Flat On Caution After Recent Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar on Thursday as investors turned a bit cautious after recent gains, despite growing speculation for a US interest rate cut.

Late Selling Drags Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday Low Ahead Of 13MP, FOMC Announcements

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at its intraday low today, pressured by late selling as investors positioned themselves ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement on Thursday.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Investors Await US Tariff Outcome, Policy Clarity

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed in the red on Friday after two consecutive sessions of gains as investors pocketed some profit while adopting a wait-and-see stance amid ongoing negotiations between Malaysia and the United States to secure a 20 per cent tariff rate.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar In Early Trading

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar in early trade, tracking US dollar softness as markets price in uncertainty ahead of the Aug 1 tariff decision by the United States (US).

CGTN Highlights Breakthrough In China-US Trade Talks Following London Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- China and the United States (US) have made notable progress in addressing bilateral economic and trade concerns, according to China Global Television Network (CGTN), following the first official meeting of their new economic and trade consultation mechanism held in London.

Bursa Malaysia Ends On Weak Note Amid Subdued Regional Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia failed to sustain earlier gains and ended the week on a weaker note, weighed down by continued selling pressure in heavyweight and midcap stocks amid downbeat regional sentiment.

World's Top Economies US, China Agree Initial 90-day Tariff Relief After Geneva Talks

GENEVA, May 12 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The US and China have agreed to a sweeping rollback of punitive tariffs for an initial 90-day period, signalling a rare moment of relief in their protracted trade conflict and raising hopes for longer-term economic stability, according to a joint statement released by the US on Monday.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher In Line With Regional Markets

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its positive momentum to end higher today, supported by persistent buying in selected heavyweights, in line with the regional market uptrend, an analyst said. 

Trump To Announce Major Trade Deal On Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump has trumpeted an imminent announcement of a major trade deal  related to “a big and highly respected country” on Thursday.