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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, supported by subdued inflation in 2025 and steady economic growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on Wednesday, supported by modest demand, as traders remained cautious and monitored ongoing economic developments.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased slightly against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday, as the market sentiment turned cautious amid rising tariff tension between the United States and the European Union.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, in tandem with the regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the range of 4.0-4.20 against the US dollar this year, supported by structural improvements in Malaysia’s external accounts, although its upside remains constrained by global portfolio outflows and a stronger dollar.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will announce Malaysia's highest-ever trade figure for 2025 this afternoon, marking another significant achievement for the country's economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to open firmer on Tuesday, tracking a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) as tensions between the United States and the European Union intensified following renewed remarks by the administration of US President Donald Trump over Greenland.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar at Monday’s close and was mixed against its ASEAN peers, supported by signs of Malaysia’s economic resilience after advance gross domestic product expanded a stronger-than-expected 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by positive United States and Chinese economic data, a trader said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is expected to remain resilient this year, driven by the ongoing foreign direct investment (FDI) and robust infrastructure investment, said HSBC chief Asia economist Frederic Neumann.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by stronger-than-expected advance gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter (4Q) of 2025, signalling continued resilience in the Malaysian economy.
By Nor Baizura Basri and Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The reform agenda implemented under the MADANI Economy framework which emphasises fiscal discipline has strengthened investor confidence in the country and contributed to the ringgit’s strengthening last year, according to Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.
