CIMB Expects Bank Indonesia To Raise Rates This Week

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury and Market Research expects Bank Indonesia (BI) to raise its benchmark interest rate this week, bringing forward its previous December forecast amid mounting pressure on the rupiah and the risk of further capital outflows following MSCI’s proposed reclassification of Indonesia’s equity market.

Bursa Malaysia Eases In Early Trade, Tracks Wall Street Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index eased in early trade on Monday, tracking losses on Wall Street last Friday amid a sell-off in technology and artificial intelligence-related stocks.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Trade With Cautious Upside Bias Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract is expected to trade with a cautious upside bias next week, as more attractive valuations may spur selective bargain hunting amid fragile investor sentiment.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall Street Decline

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, tracking losses on Wall Street, as hotter-than-expected US inflation and renewed expectations of further Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary tightening weighed on investor sentiment and threatened to dampen regional risk appetite.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading Within 1,600-1,630 Points Range Next Week With Cautious Upside Bias

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within the 1,600-1,630 points range next week, with a cautious upside bias on the selective accumulation of blue chips. 

FBM KLCI Futures Seen Trading With Cautious Upside Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract is expected to trade with a cautious upside bias next week as more attractive valuations could encourage selective bargain hunting amid fragile investor sentiment.

External Risks, Domestic Politics To Weigh On Malaysia's Economy In 2027 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to face external risks in 2027, particularly geopolitical uncertainty, the United States (US) trade protectionism policy, and high interest rates in developed nations, an economist said.

Ringgit Opens Lower Against Major Currencies, US Dollar

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) --The ringgit opened lower against major currencies including the US dollar on Wednesday as weaker US consumer data weighed on investor sentiment and reduced risk appetite in the foreign exchange market.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished trading higher on Tuesday, supported by continued bargain hunting following the recent heavy sell-off, in line with regional and global market performance as investors awaited the meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington later this week.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Cautious Next Week Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is expected to remain cautious next week, with investor sentiment likely to be shaped by the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision, developments in West Asia, oil prices and shifts in US interest rate expectations.