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CPO Futures May Ease Next Week On Higher Stocks Expectations, Weaker Oil Prices

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives may ease next week amid expectations of higher domestic palm oil inventories and softer crude oil prices, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

FBM KLCI Futures Seen To Rebound Amid Oversold Conditions Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract is expected to remain range-bound next week, although its oversold condition could allow for a technical rebound, an analyst said.

Rubber Prices Likely To Move Higher Next Week On Weather Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to see volatility in supply and demand next week, with prices likely to move higher before stabilising, largely depending on weather conditions, said industry expert Denis Low.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Seen In The 1,620-1,650 Range Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index is expected to hover within the 1,620-1,650 range next week, with selective accumulation of quality blue-chip stocks likely to emerge on weakness, said an analyst.

Gold Futures Seen Trading In US$4,100-US$4,300 Range Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to trade between US$4,100 and US$4,300 per troy ounce next week, with the precious metal expected to remain highly sensitive to United States economic data and broader monetary policy expectations.

Ringgit Expected To Gain Ground Next Week Amid Weaker US Jobs Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to strengthen against the US dollar next week, trading in the range of RM4.07 to RM4.08, as weaker-than-expected US employment data could reinforce expectations that the US Federal Reserve might skip a rate hike this month.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Inventory, Export Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday, as concerns over rising domestic inventories continued to weigh on market sentiment.

Gold Futures End Higher Ahead of US Nonfarm Payrolls Report

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Friday, in line with firmer global bullion prices, and amid continued caution ahead of the US nonfarm payrolls report tonight.

KLCI Futures End Higher, Tracking Underlying Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday, tracking the underlying cash market.

Ringgit Ends Slightly Higher After Cautious Range-Bound Trading

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly higher against the US dollar today after trading in a narrow range, as market sentiment remained cautious amid heightened global uncertainties.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Firm Manufacturing Activity

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, supported by firm manufacturing activity across Europe and Asia, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Slightly Higher On Bargain-hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia staged a slight recovery on Friday as bargain-hunting emerged following a recent sharp sell-off, said an analyst.