Ringgit Closes Easier Against US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed easier on Monday as traders and investors remain guarded ahead of the two-day United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting which will begin tomorrow, said an analyst.

Ringgit Opens Higher As US Govt Shutdown Averted

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today after the United States (US) averted government shutdown, suggesting improved risk appetite sentiment, leading to a weaker US dollar.

Ringgit To Remain Defensive Next Week, Trading Within 4.43-4.44 Range Against Greenback

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain defensive within the 4.43-4.44 range against the US dollar next week, as cautious investor sentiment continues to strengthen demand for the greenback as a safe-haven currency, said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback On Trade War Uncertainties

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday, as trade war uncertainties weighed on market sentiment, said an analyst.

HLIB Optimistic SMRT's Path To Profitability, Main Market Transfer

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) is confident SMRT Holdings Bhd is on track to fully eliminate accumulated losses and shift to retained earnings, positioning it for a transfer to the Main Market with stronger earnings expected in financial year 2025 (FY2025).

Ringgit Opens Flat Against US Dollar As Caution Prevails

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar as cautious sentiment over the economic outlook prompted some investors to turn to safe-haven assets.  

Ringgit Closes Lower Against Greenback Ahead Of US PPI Data Release

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar ahead of the release of the United States (US) Producer Price Index (PPI) data amid trade war concerns, said an analyst.

Ringgit Rises Despite Firmer DXY, Outperforms Other Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early Thursday dealings, supported by improved buying sentiment for the domestic currency despite a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY).

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Wednesday on caution ahead of US inflation data later tonight and as the global trade war escalated.

Ringgit Rises As US Dollar Index Retreats

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.  

Ringgit Ends Slightly Higher Against Greenback Amid Cautious Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for March 19, according to an analyst.

ASEAN Should leverage RCEP, FTAs To Mitigate economic Risks From US Tariffs 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should optimise the utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the upgraded ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to mitigate the risks of economic uncertainty following the imposition of US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.