CPO Futures May Ease Next Week On Higher Stocks Expectations, Weaker Oil Prices

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives may ease next week amid expectations of higher domestic palm oil inventories and softer crude oil prices, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Seen In The 1,620-1,650 Range Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index is expected to hover within the 1,620-1,650 range next week, with selective accumulation of quality blue-chip stocks likely to emerge on weakness, said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Slightly Higher After Cautious Range-Bound Trading

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly higher against the US dollar today after trading in a narrow range, as market sentiment remained cautious amid heightened global uncertainties.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Firm Manufacturing Activity

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, supported by firm manufacturing activity across Europe and Asia, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Slightly Higher On Bargain-hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia staged a slight recovery on Friday as bargain-hunting emerged following a recent sharp sell-off, said an analyst.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Weak China Demand, Supply Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, pressured by weak demand from China, although concerns over supply disruptions supported prices, a dealer said.

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 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.

CPO Futures Close Mixed On Inventory Concerns, Sluggish Demand

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mixed on Monday, as concerns over rising inventories and sluggish demand were partly offset by support from rival vegetable oils and crude oil prices.

CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Rising Palm Oil Stocks

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday, weighed down by expectations of higher palm oil stocks.

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 Stays Marginally Lower At Midday On Profit-Taking

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained slightly lower at midday as profit-taking emerged in selected heavyweight counters, led by industrial products, banking and telecommunications stocks, in line with the mixed regional and global market trends.