Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia kicked off the second half of 2026 on a positive note, buoyed by stronger overnight gains on Wall Street and improving market sentiment as progress in US-Iran peace negotiations lifted investor confidence.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against Greenback As US Posts Weaker Consumer Confidence Data

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was firmer against the US dollar in the early session, supported by weaker-than-expected US consumer confidence data that weighed on the greenback.

CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Concerns Over Rising Output

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday due to concerns over rising production in the coming weeks. 

Bursa Malaysia Gold Futures Ends Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday on mild profit-taking, despite gains in the US COMEX gold market.

KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower in line with a softer performance in the cash market. 

Ringgit Closes Lower Ahead of Key US Economic Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today as market participants stayed cautious ahead of key United States economic data due later tonight.

Bursa Malaysia Ends On A Softer Note

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the first half of the 2026 trading year on a softer note, following a range-bound trading session as investors remained cautious amid the lack of fresh domestic catalysts.

KL Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Regional Futures Gains

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Tuesday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets and a slightly weaker ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Marginally Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session slightly higher, supported by continued buying interest in selected heavyweight counters, particularly in the financial, utilities, and industrial products and services sectors.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight gains as investor sentiment was lifted by the continued pause in military strikes between the US and Iran.

KLCI Futures Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract opened lower on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Tuesday, despite gains in the underlying cash market.

Ringgit Higher Against Greenback In Early Trade, Tracks Weaker US Dollar Index

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was higher against the US dollar in the early session today, tracking a weaker US dollar index (DXY) as traders positioned ahead of key US labour market and consumer confidence data.