Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar, Court Pauses Block On Trump-era Tariffs

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar today, boosted by improved investor confidence in emerging market currencies after a US court temporarily halted a decision to block most Trump-era import tariffs, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback On Lower US Dollar Index

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Friday, due to a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) amid mixed economic data, said an analyst.

Ringgit Rises Amid Persistent Uncertainty Over US-China Trade Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening on Friday, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to hover below the 100-point mark amid persistent uncertainty over the US-China trade tensions.

Tariff Pause Lifts Bursa Malaysia, CI Up 4.47 Pct At Close

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded sharply to close higher today, with the benchmark index rising 4.47 per cent, amid improved market sentiment across the region following the United States (US) tariff pause announcement.

FBM KLCI Stays Lower At Midday, Broader Market's Momentum Positive

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index stayed in negative territory at midday due to persistent selling activities in selected heavyweights, led by the financial services sector. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall Street Slump

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, tracking Wall Street's decline following the United States (US) President Donald Trump threatened new import tariffs, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends In Red At Midday, Mirroring Global Market Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session easier today, mirroring the global market performance following last Friday’s sell-off on Wall Street and the ongoing negative sentiment affecting United States (US) stock futures due to President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar Amid Higher DXY

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar amid higher US Dollar Index (DXY) and strong economic data supporting the greenback, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback Amid Cautious Sentiment

By Karina Imran and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar as investors remained cautious due to higher-than-expected inflation and ahead of global central bank policy updates.

Bursa Malaysia Pulls Back Amid Broad-Based Selling

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated to close lower today following broad-based selling after a four-day rally, primarily due to profit-taking, amid the mostly weaker regional peers, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Maintains Positive Momentum At Noon

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its uptrend at midday, supported by buying activity in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly in industrial products and services, utilities, and financial services.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar For Fourth Consecutive Day 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher for the fourth consecutive day against the US dollar as investors reassessed their positions following the release of weaker US economic data, said an analyst.