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Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Higher On Bargain-Hunting

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher as bargain-hunting activities emerged in banking and plantation heavyweights following the recent pullback.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher As West Asia Tensions Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher on Monday as easing tensions in West Asia lifted market sentiment after the United States paused airstrikes over the weekend.

Ringgit Ends Slightly Lower Against Greenback Amid West Asia Tensions, US Tariffs

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally lower against the US dollar on Friday amid heightened uncertainty over crude oil prices following disruptions to vessel traffic in West Asia as well as the United States’ (US) latest move to impose tariffs on 60 countries, including Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday Amid Rising West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded lower at midday in subdued market sentiment, as investors were cautious due to escalating West Asia tensions ahead of the weekend.

Ringgit Ends Easier Against Greenback Amid West Asia Tensions

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia fuelled expectations of a potential United States (US) interest rate hike, supporting the greenback.

Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar, Tracks Major Currencies

By Siti Radziah Hamzah & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar in the early session, tracking other major currencies, as the domestic unit is likely to stay cautious amid lingering West Asia tensions that further disrupt global oil and gas flows. 

Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar On Stellar Trade Data Amid West Asia Tensions

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to close higher for a second consecutive day against the US dollar and other major currencies on Tuesday, supported by Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected trade performance, despite persistent geopolitical uncertainties.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Renewed Foreign Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, as renewed foreign inflows are expected to continue supporting the recovery of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI).

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Profit-taking In Banking Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed lower on Monday as profit-taking in banking heavyweights weighed on the benchmark, although sentiment across the broader market remained steady.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, backed by continuous buying in heavyweights and mid-capitalisation stocks.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, with the benchmark index gaining 0.86 per cent on sustained buying interest in banking stocks.

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.