Market

Rubber Market Forecasts To Trade Slightly Lower Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is projected to trade slightly lower next week due to ample supply, a balanced supply and demand, and limited speculative buying, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices.

KLCI Futures Seen In The 1,690-1,720 Range Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures are expected to trade with a slight bearish bias within a range of 1,690 to 1,720, said an analyst.

CPO Futures End Mostly Higher Amid Steady Energy Prices, B50 Biodiesel Support

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher on Friday, lifted by steady energy prices, gains in rival edible oils and expectations of tighter Indonesian supplies following the implementation of the B50 biodiesel mandate.

Gold Futures End Lower Ahead Of FOMC Minutes Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today as investors awaited the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes next week. 

KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday in line with the cash market. 

Ringgit Ends Slightly Lower Against Greenback Amid West Asia Tensions, US Tariffs

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally lower against the US dollar on Friday amid heightened uncertainty over crude oil prices following disruptions to vessel traffic in West Asia as well as the United States’ (US) latest move to impose tariffs on 60 countries, including Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Retreats As Market Digests Latest US Tariffs

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower across the board on Friday, as investors assessed the impact of the United States’ latest tariffs on imports from 60 economies.

Rubber Market Ends Lower, Tracking Regional Rubber Performance, Weaker Oil Prices

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Friday, tracking weaker regional rubber futures markets and declining crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday Amid Rising West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded lower at midday in subdued market sentiment, as investors were cautious due to escalating West Asia tensions ahead of the weekend.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Cautious Market Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, with cautious sentiment expected to remain after Thursday's regional rally left Asian markets exposed to Wall Street's overnight pullback.

KLCI Futures Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts opened lower on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Friday.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Softer Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against most major currencies on Friday but eased against the US dollar as markets turned risk-off, with crude oil prices continuing to climb and the Trump administration stepping up its trade protectionist policies.