Ringgit Ends Higher Against Major Currencies, Easier Vs Greenback

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against a basket of major currencies but slid against the US dollar on Thursday, as the greenback remained well supported despite waning expectations of an interest rate hike by the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed).

Ringgit Ends Slightly Higher Against Greenback On Fed Rate Outlook

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly higher against the greenback on Wednesday, supported by expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may hold off on raising interest rates next month following weaker-than-expected consumer sentiment data.

Higher LPPSA Financing Ceiling Seen Supporting Homeownership, Property Market

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The increase in the Public Sector Home Financing Board’s (LPPSA) maximum housing financing ceiling to RM1 million is expected to strengthen homeownership among civil servants and support demand in the residential property market, property experts said.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Supply Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over supply disruptions, said a dealer.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Higher Against US Dollar, S&P Rating Supports Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened marginally against the US dollar on Tuesday, with market sentiment supported by S&P Global Ratings’ reaffirmation of Malaysia’s ‘A-’ sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar On Hawkish Fed Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by continued hawkish sentiment surrounding US interest rates.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Between US$4,200 And US$4,400 Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to trade between US$4,200 and US$4,400 per troy ounce next week, with oil prices, bond yields and the US dollar expected to influence market direction.

Ringgit Expected To Trade Range-Bound Next Week Ahead Of Key US Data

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range against the US dollar next week as investors await key United States economic data for further clues on the direction of interest rates.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar Despite Fed Rate Hike Expectations

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, driven by bargain-hunting activity despite expectations of further US interest rate hikes.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases Versus US Dollar

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against major currencies on Thursday but weakened against the greenback as upbeat United States economic data reinforced expectations of further interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve (Fed).

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.

AI Boom Places Malaysia Among Six APAC Economies Surpassing China - Moody’s Analytics

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is among six major Asia-Pacific (APAC) economies expected to record faster real gross domestic product (GDP) growth than China in 2026, supported by its integration into the artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain, according to Moody’s Analytics.