Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major, ASEAN Currencies Ahead Of 2Q GDP Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major and ASEAN currencies ahead of Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) announcement for the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026) today, an economist said. 

CPO Futures Rebound On Positive India Vegetable Oil Demand Outlook

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, supported by a positive outlook on vegetable oil export demand to India.

Gold Futures End Lower On US Higher-for-longer Rate Concerns

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed by concerns that US interest rates could remain higher for longer despite softer-than-expected inflation data.

Ringgit Closes Almost Unchanged Vs US Dollar Ahead Of 2Q 2026 GDP Announcement Tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed almost unchanged against the US dollar ahead of Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) announcement for the second quarter tomorrow, as investors adopted a wait-and-see approach after US inflation data came in within expectations, supporting the greenback.

KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Selling Pressure In Oil-related Counters Weighs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note on Thursday, as selling pressure in oil-related counters weighed on the benchmark index following the rally in the previous session, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Softer Oil Prices, Firmer Ringgit

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The rubber market ended lower on Thursday, pressured by lower crude oil prices and a slightly stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, weighed down by selling pressure in selected heavyweights, particularly the plantation, financial services and utility counters.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index remained lower at mid-morning, weighed down by selected heavyweights, led by plantation, financial and industrial product counters.

FBM KLCI Futures Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened lower on Thursday. 

Bursa Malaysia Retreats After Opening Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, but retreated thereafter, amid profit-taking after yesterday’s gain, despite Wall Street ending mostly higher overnight.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but eased against the US dollar on Thursday, amid a moderation in the highly anticipated US consumer price index (CPI).