Rubber Market Expected To Trend Higher Next Week Amid Supply Constraints

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trend higher next week, amid supply constraints in rubber-producing regions ahead of the monsoon season.

Gold Futures End Lower On US Economic Resilience

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Thursday in line with weaker global bullion prices as investors considered mixed US economic data and awaited further cues on the outlook of US monetary policy.

FBM KLCI Ends Lower As Investors Shift Focus To Smaller-Cap Stocks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index closed lower on Friday after a choppy session, while buying interest shifted to smaller-cap stocks, particularly technology and construction counters.

Ringgit Firmer Against US Dollar Ahead Of US CPI Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Thursday despite elevated crude oil prices and expectations of a possible US interest rate hike, as investors looked ahead to the release of US consumer price index (CPI) data on Friday.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Nearly Flat As Construction Stocks Attract Buying

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed almost flat on Tuesday as buying interest rotated away from index heavyweights towards smaller-cap construction stocks, with sentiment affected by geopolitical uncertainty, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower at the midday break amid persistent profit-taking and weaker risk appetite, while the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to face further volatility due to heightened external and domestic headwinds.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Against US Dollar After Strong US Jobs Data

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower on Monday after the United States posted strong non-farm payrolls (NFP) data and ahead of a US inflation report later this week.

Bursa Malaysia Rises On Buying Interest In Banking, Telco Stocks

By Rosemarie Khoo & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded higher on Monday, supported by renewed buying interest in selected banking and telecommunications heavyweights, an analyst said.

Gold Futures Likely To See Profit-Taking Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to see some profit-taking early next week ahead of the release of key United States inflation data, said Quintex Intel global strategist Stephen Innes.

Rubber Market Expected To Remain Firm Next Week On Limited Supply

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is seen to remain firm with a slight upward bias next week, supported by expectations of limited supply of the commodity amid adverse weather conditions.