Ringgit Opens Higher As Weak US Jobs Data Hits US Dollar

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday as the greenback retreated after weaker United States (US) jobs data raised expectations of interest rate cuts.

Ringgit Holds Steady Versus Greenback Ahead Of US CPI Report

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against the American dollar and strengthened versus other major currencies at the close on Thursday, as investors awaited the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report due later tonight.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Ahead Of US CPI Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday after three straight days of gains, as investors stayed cautious ahead of the release of the United States' August consumer price index (CPI) data later in the day.

Ringgit Opens Firmer On US Rate Cut Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar and most major currencies on Thursday, tracking expectations of United States (US) interest rate cuts after softer economic data.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Reports

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the American dollar at the close on Wednesday as cautious investors took profit after recent gains, ahead of US inflation reports this week.

Ringgit Closes Firmer On Weak US Nonfarm Payrolls Report

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today as the greenback weakened following a disappointing United States labour market report released last Friday.

Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). 

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading Range-bound With Upside Bias Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain range-bound with a slight upward bias next week, as investors await new catalysts to determine the market’s direction.

Ringgit Slightly Lower Vs US Dollar Ahead Of Jackson Hole Symposium

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week higher against regional currencies, but eased against the US dollar ahead of the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium later tonight as traders await signals on the United States’ (US) monetary policy.

Malaysia’s Inflation Up 1.2 Pct In July 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation increased by 1.2 per cent to 134.7 in July 2025 from 133.1 in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Ringgit Rises Against Major Currencies, Eases Vs US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against most major currencies but eased slightly against the greenback at the close on Wednesday amid cautious market sentiments ahead of the release of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes later tonight.

FBM KLCI Futures Expected To Trade Higher Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade higher next week, according to an analyst.