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Ringgit Opens Easier As Strong US Data Supports Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened easier against the US dollar this morning and is expected to remain range-bound ahead of the United States' Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation report due on Thursday.

CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday tracking weaker crude oil prices, according to a trader.

Gold Futures Close Lower Amid Hawkish Fed Outlook

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday tracking softer United States COMEX markets as the hawkish US Federal Reserve (Fed) outlook on a potential interest rate hike weighed down market sentiment.

KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today in line with the weaker cash market.

Ringgit Rebounds Versus US Dollar, ASEAN Currencies Ahead Of US PMI Data Release

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s losses to end higher against the US dollar and ASEAN currencies, and was mostly firmer against other major currencies on Tuesday as investors await the United States Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) June data release tonight.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower on continued profit-taking led by industrial products, property, healthcare, and telecommunications stocks. 

KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened higher on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Tuesday, bucking the weaker performance of the underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Mild Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher on Tuesday on mild bargain hunting despite a mixed session on Wall Street, an analyst said. 

Ringgit Improves Vs Greenback Amid Progress In West Asia Peace Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as peace negotiations in West Asia made progress, an analyst said.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Gains In CBOT Soybean Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday tracking gains in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil prices, a trader said.

Gold Futures Close Higher On Improved Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday as market sentiment improved amid signs of progress in the United States–Iran peace deal and further easing of oil prices.

Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar Amid Rising West Asia Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar on Monday, as growing uncertainties surrounding the West Asia conflict and expectations of a potential United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike fuelled demand for the greenback.