Ringgit Closes Nearly Flat Versus Greenback Amid Ongoing West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed almost flat against the US dollar today as investors remained cautious amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

MTEN Studying Steps To Diversify Fuel Input Sources Amid Global Energy Crisis - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) has studied measures to diversify fuel input sources, strengthen strategic cooperation with key trading partners, and ensure the security of production inputs amid the global energy crisis.

Rubber Market Extends Gains On Strong Regional Futures, Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended its upward momentum to close higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures, rising crude oil prices, and a slightly weaker ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Malaysian Biodiesel Association Urges Govt To Expedite Higher Blends For National Biodiesel Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) has called on the government to follow the proactive measures announced by other ASEAN counterparts and expedite the nationwide implementation of higher blends under the national biodiesel programme for both the transport and industrial sectors.

Ringgit Flat Against Us Dollar, Firmer Versus Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened little changed against the US dollar but strengthened against major currencies on Tuesday, as market sentiment remained cautious ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Ringgit Advances To End Higher Vs US Dollar On West Asia Ceasefire Hopes

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today as optimism over a potential West Asia ceasefire improved risk appetite.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, West Asia Tensions Weigh On Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, as sentiment was pressured by escalating tensions in West Asia and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday, supported by a softer greenback amid lingering geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Gold Futures Likely To See Cautious Trading Next Week

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade cautiously next week, as markets anticipate that central banks will maintain aggressively hawkish stance due to rising energy-driven inflation.

Ringgit Set For Cautious Week Versus US Dollar Amid West Asia Conflict

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The foreign exchange market is expected to remain cautious next week, with the ringgit likely to oscillate around 4.00 to 4.05 against the US dollar amid ongoing uncertainties over the war in Iran, which has entered its fifth week.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives settled higher on Friday after the US dollar trended lower ahead of economic data scheduled for release next week.

Ringgit Revisits 4.02 Level Against US Dollar On Easing Energy Supply Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to the 4.02 level against the US dollar at the close today, as the Iran-Oman energy transit talks eased concerns over supply disruptions.