Ringgit Snaps Seven-day Rally Ahead Of 1Q GDP Data

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit snapped a seven-trading-day rally to ease against the US dollar as traders turned cautious ahead of Malaysia’s first-quarter (1Q) 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) announcement later today.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar For 7th Straight Day

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for a seventh straight trading day ahead of the high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14-15, 2026.

Ringgit Opens Higher Versus Greenback, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against a basket of major currencies, including the US dollar, ahead of the release of key United States (US) economic data later tonight that could reinforce expectations for the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to keep interest rates unchanged, said an analyst.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Amid Ongoing West Asia Peace Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, as investors kept an eye on the ongoing peace negotiations over the West Asia crisis, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Expected To Trade In Cautious Mode Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade in cautious mode, driven by tight supply due to the El Niño season and West Asia peace talks.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Lower Next Week Amid Falling Crude Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade lower next week, following a drop in crude oil prices below US$100 per barrel, a trader said.

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Ongoing West Asia Peace Talk

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday, as markets continue to focus on the ongoing West Asia peace talks, a trader said.

Rubber Closes Higher On Gains In Crude Oil Prices, Supply Shortages

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed higher on Friday, supported by firmer benchmark crude oil prices and concerns over supply shortages due to wet weather disruptions in major producing countries, a dealer said. 

CPO Futures End Lower, Tracking Softer Soybean And Crude Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday, tracking softer crude oil and soybean oil prices on Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a trader said.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed As Positive Developments Capped By Weaker Oil, Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed mixed on Thursday, amid gains in regional rubber futures but capped by weaker oil prices and a stronger ringgit, a dealer said. 

Rubber Market Closes Mixed As Positive Developments Capped By Weaker Oil, Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed mixed on Thursday, amid gains in regional rubber futures but capped by weaker oil prices and a stronger ringgit, a dealer said. 

CPO Futures End Lower, Tracking Softer Soybean Oil Market

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, tracking softer soybean oil prices on Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) on Tuesday, a trader said.