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Ringgit Strengthens On Weak US Jobs Report

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed stronger against the US dollar on Monday following a softer-than-expected United States (US) jobs report that significantly altered market expectations on the Federal Reserve (Fed) policy, said an analyst.

Gold Futures Forecast To Trade Range-bound Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade in a narrow range next week, tracking United States (US) COMEX gold amid the potential finalisation of US trade agreements with the European Union (EU) and Asia-Pacific countries, said an analyst.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Within RM4.22-RM4.24 Vs Greenback Next Week Ahead Of Fed Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to hover between RM4.22 and RM4.24 next week as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) is anticipated to maintain its policy rate, said an analyst.

Gold Futures End Week Lower On Firm US Jobs Data, Upbeat Trade Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ends lower on Friday, weighed by strong United States (US) jobs data and improving risk sentiment surrounding trade, said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Lower Versus Greenback As Traders Await Tariff Clarity

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday, as some investors locked in profits following recent gains, amid lingering uncertainty over the timing of potential Malaysia-United States (US) tariff discussions.

Gold Futures Retreat To End Lower As Global Trade Tension Eases

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreated to close lower on Thursday, as the market believes trade tensions are easing, according to an analyst.

 Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies On Malaysia-US Trade Deal Optimism

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar, buoyed by optimism that Malaysia could secure a more favourable trade deal with the United States (US), said an analyst.

Gold Futures Settle Higher On Softer US Dollar, Easing Treasury Yields

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives settled higher on Wednesday, buoyed by a softer US dollar and easing United States (US) Treasury yields, said an analyst.

Ringgit Extends Gains As Govt Initiatives, US-Japan Trade Deal Lift Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at Wednesday’s close, lifted by the latest fiscal support measures announced by the government as foreign funds flocked into the local equity market, said an analyst.

The local currency was also supported by optimism following the US-Japan trade deal which boosted Asian equity and foreign exchange markets across the board.

LPNM Gears Up To Capture Global Market Demand For Malaysian Pineapples

JOHOR BAHRU, July 22 (Bernama) -- New Zealand’s request for an increase in pineapple exports from Malaysia reflects its recognition of the tropical fruit’s quality, safety and competitiveness, especially the premium MD2 variety, which is increasingly gaining ground among consumers. 

Ringgit Ends Higher Ahead Of US Tariff Negotiation Deadline

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, amid a mixed performance in regional currencies, as investors adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the United States (US) tariff negotiation deadline, an analyst said. 

Ringgit Extends Gains To Close Higher Amid Japan Political Uncertainty

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at Monday’s close, as the greenback struggled to appreciate amid political uncertainties in Japan, said an analyst.