Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major Currencies Except US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as issues surrounding the US tariffs are affecting market sentiment, said an economist.

CPO Prices To Consolidate Within Range Of RM4,000-RM4,300 Per Tonne In March -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil prices (CPO) are projected to consolidate within the range of RM4,000 per tonne to RM4,300 per tonne in March 2026, supported by tightening near-term supply, improving Indian demand and firm United States soybean oil prices. 

Ringgit Touches RM3.87 Against US Dollar At Open

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to open higher on Tuesday, with foreign exchange markets seen to have largely priced in Malaysia’s encouraging macroeconomic data and recent tariff developments.

Ringgit Firmer Versus US Dollar At Close After US Supreme Court Ruling On Trump Tariffs

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Monday, staying at the 3.88 level since opening trade after the US Supreme Court struck down a large part of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy last Friday.

watchTowr, PwC Hong Kong To Strengthen Preemptive Cyber Defence Across APAC

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Global Preemptive Exposure Management leader, watchTowr, has expanded its partnership with PwC Hong Kong (PwC) to continue delivering the watchTowr Platform as part of PwC’s Managed Security Service (MSS) offering.

Tengku Zafrul Defends ART Agreement Move, Rejects Double Tariff Allegations

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Former Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has dismissed claims that Malaysia has been paying close to double the tariffs imposed on other countries by the United States (US), describing the allegation as inaccurate.

Ringgit Touches An Eight-Year High Vs US Dollar At Opening

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit touched an eight-year high against the US dollar at today’s opening, supported by strong domestic economic data and a softer US growth outlook, as markets digested renewed uncertainty surrounding Washington’s tariff policies, said an economist.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Cautiously Next Week Ahead Of Key US Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously next week ahead of key data points in the United States, including the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index and producer price index (PPI), as well as speeches by several Federal Reserve officials.

CPO Market Set To See Profit-taking Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see profit-taking next week as international traders return from the Chinese New Year holiday, a trader said.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Greenback On Cautious Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by cautious market sentiment amid ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran regarding the nuclear programme, said an economist.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Amid Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday as traders turned cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions, an analyst said.

Bank Indonesia Maintains Policy Rate At 4.75 Pct, Signals Room For Future Cuts

JAKARTA, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has maintained its benchmark policy rate at 4.75 per cent, citing heightened global uncertainty while keeping the door open for potential easing.