Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Ahead Of FOMC Decision, Amid Higher Oil Prices

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today in subdued trading as sentiment continued to remain cautious ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate decision tomorrow and soaring oil prices.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker regional rubber futures, a dealer said.

KJTS Shares Rise On Thailand Contract Wins

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- KJTS Group Bhd’s shares rose in early trade today after its Thailand unit secured four new long-term contracts.

Gold To Stay At US$4,000-US$5,000 Range Over Next Few Years -- Malaysia Gold Association

BATU KAWAN, 15 Sept (Bernama) -- Gold prices are expected to remain range-bound between US$4,000 and US$5,000 per troy ounce over the next one to two years, with the precious metal currently trading at around US$4,350 per troy ounce, said the Malaysia Gold Association. 

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Broad-based Selling, Cautious Sentiment

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained easier at midday, with broad-based selling seen throughout the morning trading session.

Gas Malaysia Shares Rise 1.01 Pct Amid Higher Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Gas Malaysia Bhd’s share price rose 1.01 per cent during the morning trading session today amid higher oil prices.

Butterfield FB Opens Five Sen Below IPO Price On ACE Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Butterfield FB Bhd opened five sen below its initial public offering (IPO) price on its debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia today.

O&G Counters Remain In Focus Amid Persistent Oil Market Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Oil and gas (O&G) counters remained in focus with investment banks maintaining a positive stance on the sector.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid High Oil Prices, AI Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower on Tuesday after closing at an intraday high on Monday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and US bond yields, while a dispute over artificial intelligence (AI) development added to market uncertainty.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead Of Key Central Bank Meetings

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, amid cautious sentiment ahead of key central bank meetings this week, an economist said.

CPO Futures End Mixed As Profit-taking, Weaker Vegetable Oils Weigh

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mixed today, as profit-taking emerged after the prices rose earlier in the session, according to an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Most Major, ASEAN Currencies

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against most major and ASEAN currencies at Monday’s close, although it declined against the US dollar.