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OPR Status Quo Appropriate, Rate Normalisation Possible In 2027 – Economists

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent is appropriate given the country's resilient economic growth and contained inflation, although a rate normalisation remains possible in 2027, economists said.

Brent Forecast Raised To US$100 Per Barrel By End-2026 -- OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil is now forecast to reach US$100 per barrel by end-2026, up from the previous projection of US$85, while the end-2027 forecast has been raised to US$85 per barrel from US$75, OCBC Group Research said.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Higher

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended higher today, recovering from early losses to remain above the 1,600-point level, supported by selective bargain hunting in telecommunications and commodity-related heavyweights despite continued weakness in technology stocks.

HSBC Sees Ringgit Trading At 4.10-4.20 Against US Dollar In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit could trade between 4.10 and 4.20 against the US dollar in 2027, compared with its current range of 4.05 to 4.10, according to HSBC Global Investment Research.

Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar After Fed Holds Interest Rates

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its gains to end higher against the US dollar on Thursday, following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to keep the benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75 per cent to 4.00 per cent, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Thursday, tracking losses in regional rubber futures and a decline in benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

EIG, Acwa Form US$4 Bln US Power Partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Energy and infrastructure investor EIG and Saudi-listed power producer Acwa have signed definitive agreements to establish Plenum Power, a strategic partnership targeting investments in the United States (US) power sector with an initial equity commitment of about US$4 billion. (US$1 = RM4.07)

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher For Third Consecutive Day

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher for the third consecutive day on Thursday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street after the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75 per cent to 4.00 per cent.

Brent Crude Oil Rises To US$117 Per Barrel On Intensifying Houthi Attacks, Shipping Disruptions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices have risen to US$117 (US$1=RM4.08) per barrel, driven by intensifying Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and slower flows through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Rystad Energy.