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Dr. Mohd Afzanizam says Budget 2025, set for tabling today, is key, with traders likely focusing on next years fiscal deficit targets.

Turnover stood at 119.77 million units, valued at RM42.94 million.

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid expects the ringgit to remain soft as the tension in the Middle East has yet to subside.

Traders are reassessing their stand on the US Fed's next move given the high possibility that a soft-landing scenario would materialise.

At the opening, the ringgit traded mostly lower against a basket of major currencies.

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the US Dollar Index (DXY) slipped 0.31 per cent to 101.366.

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the US equities market fell quite significantly.

The ringgit remained unchanged at 4.4295/4350 compared to the greenback from last Friday's close of 4.4295/4350.

Wall Street closed higher, underpinned by broad-based buying, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average index to a record high.

Bursa Malaysia continued its uptrend on Thursday amidst bullish global risk appetite after the Wall Street hit another record high.

For the first time, the palace is opening the building's East Wing, which includes the Centre Room where the iconic balcony is located.

On the broader market, gainers led decliners 155 to 129, with 315 counters unchanged, 1,821 untraded and six suspended.

By 2030, Thailand aims to convert 30% of its annual production of 2.5 million vehicles into EVs, according to a government plan.

Contrary to the ringgit's performance against the major currencies, the local note was stronger against its ASEAN peers.

The main index rises to 1,601.44, driven by investor interest in mid and small cap stocks.

A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.

The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.

Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.

The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.

Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.

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Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.

Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.

Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.

Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.