Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar After Fed Holds Interest Rates

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its gains to end higher against the US dollar on Thursday, following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to keep the benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75 per cent to 4.00 per cent, an analyst said.

EIG, Acwa Form US$4 Bln US Power Partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Energy and infrastructure investor EIG and Saudi-listed power producer Acwa have signed definitive agreements to establish Plenum Power, a strategic partnership targeting investments in the United States (US) power sector with an initial equity commitment of about US$4 billion. (US$1 = RM4.07)

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher For Third Consecutive Day

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher for the third consecutive day on Thursday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street after the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75 per cent to 4.00 per cent.

Commodity Prices To Rise 23 Pct This Year, Further Supply Shocks Expected As Oil Stocks Depleted - World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Commodity prices are set to rise 23 per cent in 2026 as global shocks mount with the West Asia conflict having drawn down oil inventories and is set to push energy prices to a four-year high, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook released today. 

Rubber Market Ends Mixed, Supported By Regional Gains

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, tracking gains in regional rubber futures, said a dealer.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases vs US Dollar

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against major currencies, but eased against the US dollar on Tuesday, amid anticipation of the US Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) policy decision this week, an analyst said.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar, Higher Against Most Currencies

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar but strengthened against most major and ASEAN currencies on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy meeting, an analyst said.

Brent Crude Oil Rises To US$117 Per Barrel On Intensifying Houthi Attacks, Shipping Disruptions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices have risen to US$117 (US$1=RM4.08) per barrel, driven by intensifying Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and slower flows through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Rystad Energy.

Ringgit Expected To Trade In Narrow Range Vs Greenbback Ahead Of Fed Meeting Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of RM4.07 to RM4.08 against the US dollar next week as investors monitor the outcome of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for Oct 27-28.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Stage Recovery Next Week On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to trend upwards next week, with the benchmark index expected to trade within the 1,600-1,620 range amid a recovery in investors' risk appetite, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday High, CI Up 0.36 Pct On Extended Bargain Hunting

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended mixed on Thursday, with the benchmark index rising 0.36 per cent as bargain hunting continued in selected heavyweights, outperforming most regional markets, which closed lower, an analyst said.