HEADLINES

Closing

Ringgit appreciates to strongest level since October 2024

Optimism over US government shutdown resolution boosts currency’s performance against major rivals

Bursa Malaysia ends at intraday high, breaks 1,500 key level

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 14.94 points or 1.01% to 1,501.19 from Tuesday’s close of 1,486.25

Ringgit rises 0.24% against US dollar

Market sentiments remain guarded ahead of the US FOMC deliberation tonight

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