Gold Futures Closes Higher For Third Straight Day On Firmer Market Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher for the third consecutive day on Thursday, as improved risk appetite supported market sentiment.

Ringgit Extends Gains At Close After BNM Decision To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar and other major currencies on Thursday, closing firmer following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On BNM’s OPR Decision, Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher, buoyed by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent, alongside positive cues from Wall Street.

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Regional Peers' Gains, Supply Disruption Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed today amid gains in regional rubber futures markets, as concerns over potential supply disruptions in major producing countries amid the rainy season lent support to prices, a dealer said. 

OPR Status Quo Appropriate, Rate Normalisation Possible In 2027 – Economists

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent is appropriate given the country's resilient economic growth and contained inflation, although a rate normalisation remains possible in 2027, economists said.

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent following its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year today.

Ringgit Closes Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead of BNM OPR Decision

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged up against the US dollar and other ASEAN currencies at Wednesday’s closing ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) decision tomorrow.

BMI Sees BNM Holding OPR At 2.75 Pct Through 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- BMI expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain its overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent tomorrow and through 2027, citing resilient economic growth and a manageable inflation outlook.

Sri Lanka Eyes Higher Exports To Malaysia To Address Trade Imbalance - Envoy

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Sri Lanka is looking to increase its exports to Malaysia to address the trade imbalance between the two countries, Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to Malaysia Dharshana M. Perera said.

Juwai IQI Expects BNM To Maintain OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to leave the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at November’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting this Thursday, said Juwai IQI. 

Brent Forecast Raised To US$100 Per Barrel By End-2026 -- OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil is now forecast to reach US$100 per barrel by end-2026, up from the previous projection of US$85, while the end-2027 forecast has been raised to US$85 per barrel from US$75, OCBC Group Research said.

Malaysia's Manufacturing Sector Returns To Growth In October, PMI At 51.0

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's manufacturing sector recorded a renewed improvement in its health in October 2026, with the S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 51.0 during the month, signalling a return to growth on the back of stronger new orders and output.