Ringgit Opens Flat Against Greenback As Markets Weigh US Interest Rate Outlook

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar on Friday as external factors, including expectations of a restrictive US monetary policy, offset support from a weaker greenback.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Against US Dollar Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the United States inflation data due tomorrow, an analyst said.

Ringgit Up Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies On Positive Budget 2027 Sentiment

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday, supported by positive market sentiment following the Budget 2027 announcement last week, an analyst said.

Budget 2027 To Support Growth, Reduce Fiscal Deficit To 3.3 Pct - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to sustain economic growth while maintaining fiscal discipline, with Malaysia’s fiscal deficit projected to narrow to 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) next year, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Positive Regional Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher today, in line with gains across major Asian markets following Wall Street’s overnight technology-led rally, although elevated US Treasury yields continued to temper risk appetite.

FBM KLCI Extends Gains At Midday, Led By Utilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The benchmark index for Bursa Malaysia rebounded at midday on bargain hunting in selected heavyweights, led by utilities stocks, although market breadth remained negative.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Sharply Lower On Rising Yields, Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended sharply lower on Tuesday as the market succumbed to selling pressure amid surging bond yields and elevated oil prices, which continued to undermine risk appetite.

Bursa Opens Lower On Wall St Weakness As Rising Oil Prices, US Bond Yields Weigh

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower on Tuesday, tracking weaker Wall Street performance overnight as rising crude oil prices and US bond yields weighed on sentiment.

OCBC Sees Malaysia’s Fiscal Deficit At 3.6 Pct Of GDP In 2026, 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd (OCBC Bank) expects a modest “fiscal slippage” of 0.1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026 for Malaysia, with its fiscal deficit forecast for the country at 3.6 per cent of GDP versus the budgeted 3.5 per cent.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Bargain Hunting Amid Elevated US Yields, Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday as bargain hunting continued following recent losses, despite elevated US Treasury yields and oil prices.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Rising Oil Prices, Elevated Bond Yields

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Thursday, weighed down by moderate selling pressure interspersed with buying activity as renewed hikes in oil prices and elevated global bond yields dampened investor sentiment, said an analyst.

Petronas Upstream Investments Support Malaysia O&G Outlook - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB) has maintained its 'overweight' call on Malaysia’s oil and gas (O&G) sector, with Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) continued growth in  upstream investments reinforcing its positive outlook.