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KLCI Futures Likely To Trade Within 1,660-1,690 Range Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to trade within the 1,660-1,690 range next week, with volatility likely to persist as investors monitor developments in the global technology sector, geopolitical events and foreign fund flows, an analyst said.

CPO Futures Rebound, Snap Three-day Losing Streak On Stronger Export Outlook

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day losing streak to close mostly higher on Friday, supported by stronger export estimates that offset pressure from weaker crude oil prices.

Ringgit Rises Further Versus US Dollar, Major And Regional Currencies

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has continued to strengthen against the US dollar, other major currencies and ASEAN peers on Friday, shrugging off the impact of stronger-than-expected United States (US) economic data.

Gold Futures Snap Three-day Losing Streak To Close Higher

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day losing streak to close higher on Friday, tracking firmer performance in the United States (US) COMEX market.

KLCI Futures Close Higher In Line With Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher in line with the better cash market performance. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Slightly Higher As Late Rebound In Banking Stocks Lifts Market

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier losses to settle slightly higher on Friday, supported by a late rebound in banking stocks that lifted the benchmark index into positive territory just minutes before the market closed, an analyst said. 

Bursa Malaysia Trends Lower At Midday Due To Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower at midday, weighed down by profit-taking, mainly led by the property and healthcare stocks. 

KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract opened higher on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Friday, mirroring gains in the underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia started the day slightly higher, buoyed by bargain hunting in telecommunications and transportation counters.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Lower As Strong US GDP Supports Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar on Friday as stronger-than-expected US economic data boosted the greenback.

CPO Futures Extend Loss For Third Day On Weaker Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower for the third consecutive trading day, pressured by weaker crude oil prices.

Gold Futures End Lower For Third Day Running

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives finished lower for a third consecutive day on Thursday, weighed down by expectations of higher United States (US) interest rates following the release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data later tonight.