Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar As Global Uncertainty Drive Investors To Safe Haven Currencies

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended yesterday’s losses to close lower against the greenback on Tuesday, as the global economic outlook prompted investors to shift interest towards safe haven currencies, an analyst said.

Malaysian Banks To Record Higher Profits In 2025 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector is projected to continue recording higher profits in 2025, supported by steady loan growth, a stable interest rate environment, and non-interest income, said an economist. 

Ringgit Marginally Lower Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly lower against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday amid cautious sentiment in the global currency market, said an analyst.  

Bursa Malaysia Higher In Early Trade, Tracking Wall St Rise

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia climbed higher in early trade on Monday, tracking the rally on Wall Street last Friday.

Ringgit Rises As Fed Minutes Signal Us Interest Rate Cuts Ahead

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, buoyed by the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) latest meeting minutes, which were perceived as less hawkish than anticipated and kept the rate-cutting narrative alive.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, amid a firm US Dollar Index (DXY) as the Federal Reserve (Fed) minutes signalled a pause in the rate cut cycle.

IHH, Petronas Dagangan Keep FBM KLCI Above 1,600 Mark Amid Mixed Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- IHH and Petronas Dagangan continued to support Bursa Malaysia’s main index above the 1,600 mark, amid selling in mid-cap stocks that led to a mixed market breadth.

Ringgit Extends Uptrend Against Greenback In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its recent positive momentum to trade slightly higher against the US dollar in the early session on Friday.

Ringgit Opens Lower Against Greenback On Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today, as investors remain cautious about the outlook for the Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts in the near term, said an analyst. 

Ringgit To See Tight Trading Amid Cautious Mode Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range next week following the US dollar’s recent rally amid anticipation of slower United States (US) interest rate cuts, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Gold Futures Likely To Remain In Cautious Trading Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to experience cautious trading next week, following recent gains in the US dollar, an analyst said.

Ringgit Stages Rebound To Close Firmer Vs US Dollar

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit staged a rebound on Friday after recent losses to finish the week higher against the American dollar despite a rising greenback buoyed by anticipation of slower US interest rate cuts, an economist said.