Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major, Regional Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against major and regional currencies, including the US dollar, on Monday amid continued geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia.

Short-term Gold Prices Likely To Hover US$3,800-US$4,200 Per Troy Ounce -- Go Capital

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Gold prices are likely to hover between US$3,800 and US$4,200 (US$1=RM4.071) per troy ounce amid pressure from crude oil prices and inflation, Go Capital Growth Sdn Bhd general manager Hong Kok Wah said.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Midday On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its upward momentum at midday, supported by bargain hunting in selected heavyweight stocks after profit-taking weighed on the market in the early morning session.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower Vs Greenback Amid Fragile West Asia Ceasefire

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Monday amid uncertainties over the free flow of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and the resilience of the United States economy, an analyst said.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week ahead of the release of the the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) report next Tuesday, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Set To Trade With Downside Bias Next Week Amid West Asia Tensions, Weak Demand

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trade cautiously with a downside bias next week amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, subdued demand and weather-related supply disruptions.

Ringgit Expected To Trade Within Narrow Range Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range between RM4.05 and RM4.07 against the US dollar next week as investors await the release of the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) report next Tuesday, which could set the tone for global financial markets, said analysts.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Within Narrow Band Next Week Ahead Of Key Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a narrow band next week as investors navigate a packed calendar ahead of key economic data releases amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty.

Gold Futures Close Lower In Line With Weaker COMEX Gold

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday, tracking weaker COMEX gold prices amid expectations that the US Federal Reserve will keep interest rates elevated.

PKFZ Ready To Support Pulau Carey Third Terminal, Bigger Economic Cake Envisioned

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

PORT KLANG, July 10 (Bernama) -- Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) will not lose out from Port Klang’s development of its third terminal on Carey Island as the economic cake is enough with increased cargo movements.

Government's Statutory Debt Projected To Remain Below 65% Of GDP In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) --  The federal government's statutory debt level, after taking into account borrowing requirements for 2026, is projected to remain below 65 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).

Ringgit Closes Flat As FOMC Minutes Weigh On US Dollar

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed flat against the US dollar after the latest US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes suggested a less unified stance on further policy tightening, an analyst said.