Ringgit Closes Stronger Against US Dollar On Market Optimism

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed stronger against the US dollar today, driven by broad market optimism.

Ringgit Opens Higher Versus US Dollar Following Fed Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened at the 4.38 level against the US dollar on Friday after the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) cut interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) during its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting last night.

BNM Expected To Keep OPR At 3.0 Pct In 2025 - Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Amid ongoing economic challenges, Public Investment Bank (IB) Bhd anticipates Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will maintain a cautious stance through 2025, likely holding the overnight policy rate (OPR) steady at 3.00 per cent for the year. 

RHB Investment Bank Maintains Malaysia 2025 GDP Forecast At 5.0 Pct Post-Trump Win

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 5.0 per cent based on global assumptions for a Goldilocks backdrop following Donald Trump’s victory in the United States (US) presidential elections.

Seven Out Of 10 Malaysians Believe Country Is On Right Track - IPSOS Survey

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Seven out of 10 Malaysians believe the country is on the right track, according to a survey conducted by market research company Ipsos Sdn Bhd (Ipsos).

BNM's OPR Hold Signals Positive Outlook For Investment Growth - Economists

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate at 3.00 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year reflects the central bank’s support for domestic economic growth.

Ringgit Ends Lower As US Election Results Unfold

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, snapping two days of gains, as the US presidential election results poured in, said an economist. 

BNM Maintains OPR Unchanged At 3.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent at its meeting today.

Ringgit Stays Strong, Up 5.03 Pct Versus US Dollar As At Nov 4 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s value is still strong amid recent market developments and adjustments, with the local note rising by 5.03 per cent against the US dollar as at Nov 4, 2024.

Investor Confidence In Thai Stock Market Strong Amid Stimulus, Rate Cut - FETCO

BANGKOK, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Investor confidence in Thailand’s stock market remained strong in October, supported by the government's economic stimulus package and the Bank of Thailand's recent policy rate cut, according to the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO).

Ringgit Ends Firmer Against Greenback Amid Heightened Uncertainty Ahead Of US Election

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmer against the greenback on Monday ahead of an expected US interest rate cut this week amid the heightened uncertainties over the US presidential election tomorrow, said an economist. 

Rehda: Imposing Home Purchase Limits May Hurt Housing Sector, Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (Rehda) has cautioned that imposing limits on the number of residential units that Malaysians can purchase for investment may cause a collapse in the housing sector.