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KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, tracking gains in the US dollar index (DXY), as markets responded to signs that President Donald Trump may be softening his stance on tariff policy.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at the opening on Tuesday, with the local note poised to test its immediate support level at RM4.36.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped to its highest level in almost six months, against the US dollar at the close on Monday, touching the 4.36-level amid concerns over ongoing tariff tension.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended almost flat against the US dollar today as traders remain cautious ahead of the trade talks between the United States and Japan this Thursday, said an analyst.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher for the fourth straight day of trading today, driven by stronger ringgit and equity market, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as investors remained cautious after Washington announced a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to open marginally lower today, weighed by pressure against the US dollar following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s announcements on global reciprocal tariffs.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded flat against the US dollar at the opening today as mixed signals from President Trump suggested that certain countries might receive tariff breaks when the reciprocal tariffs take effect on April 2, boosting appetite for riskier assets.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar after the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) struck a dovish tone on inflation.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at midday on selling pressure in selected financial services and plantation stocks, as United States (US) equities continued to face volatility due to fresh recessionary concerns.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) eased to 103.419 points from 103.900 points previously, despite stronger-than-expected US job openings, an economist said.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened further against the US dollar amid mixed market sentiments following the US government’s preparations to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico in early March.
