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.

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.

AirAsia, Capital A Among Top Active Counters As Oil Prices Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Shares of AirAsia Group Bhd and Capital A Bhd were among the most actively traded counters in early morning trade on Thursday, with both stocks gaining ground amid easing crude oil prices.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Firmer On Improved Global Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, tracking Wall Street’s positive overnight performance as improving global sentiment and easing geopolitical concerns lifted investor confidence.

Ringgit Opens Higher Ahead Of Expected OPR Hike

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) decision, with expectations of an interest rate hike lending support to the local currency.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Tracking Weaker Regional Rubber Futures, Stronger Ringgit

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower today, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets and pressured by a slightly stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said. 

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Amid Ai Investment Pullback

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar on Tuesday amid a pullback in global artificial intelligence (AI)-related trading and investments.

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Lower In Line With Regional Counterparts

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher On Selective Buying In Banking Heavyweights

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index finished marginally higher, supported by selective buying in banking heavyweights, although the broader market remained subdued amid continued selling in technology stocks.

Bursa Malaysia Sees Choppy Start Amid Mixed Wall Street Cues

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index saw choppy trading in the opening minutes, hovering between positive and negative territory before edging higher, in line with the mixed performance on Wall Street overnight.