CIMB Treasury And Markets Research Expects BNM To Maintain OPR At 2.75 Pct In Final MPC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury & Markets Research expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent in its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)  meeting on Nov 6, underpinned by robust macroeconomic indicators.

APEC Revises 2025 Growth Outlook To 3.1 Pct Despite Global Challenges

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.

BNM Says Consultation, Agreement With US Treasury In Line With Existing Practice

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said its close consultation and agreement with the US Treasury reflect existing practices and “do not in any way affect the ability to independently formulate monetary policy, or our ability to safeguard the stability and value of the ringgit.”

Bursa Malaysia Tracks Wall Street's Positive Sentiment To Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, supported by persistent buying interest in heavyweights across the board and continued optimism following positive Wall Street performance last Friday.

Ringgit Likely To Trade In Narrow Range Next Week Amid Fed Uncertainty

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.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Cautiously Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to trade cautiously next week, hovering within a narrow range of US$4,050 to US$4,100 per ounce as market participants reassess positions amid ongoing profit-taking.

FBM KLCI Likely To Maintain Mildly Positive Momentum Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to maintain a mildly positive bias next week, supported by sustained buying interest above the 1,600 psychological level.

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.