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Ringgit Extends Gains On Rising Confidence Of Another US Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended gains to close higher against the greenback on Thursday on rising confidence that there will be another US interest rate cut in the middle of the month.

UOB: ASEAN-6 To Outpace Global GDP Growth In 2025 Amid Supply Chain Shifts, Investment Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- United Overseas Bank (UOB) forecasts that ASEAN-6 economic growth will reach 4.8 per cent in 2025, surpassing the projected global average gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 3.2 per cent.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End In Positive Zone

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Last-minute buying mainly in financial and plantation heavyweights helped lift Bursa Malaysia to end today’s session on a positive note, erasing losses from the earlier sessions.

EBC, Oxford Discuss Balancing Economic Growth, Climate Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC), in partnership with the Oxford Department of Economics, hosted a pivotal session in the “What Economists Really Do?” (WERD) series amid the growing challenges of climate change and economic instability.

Malaysia Can Emerge As Regional Focal Point For Multinational Firms In ASEAN - Economist

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can leverage its mature digital infrastructure and skilled workforce to become the focal point for regional headquarters of multinational companies (MNCs) and high-skilled services and manufacturing.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday on the back of improved buying sentiment towards the domestic currency, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Rebounds To End Higher Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s losses to close higher against the greenback on Wednesday.

Ringgit Remains Lower Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained lower against the US dollar in early trade today as investors remained cautious about global market developments, an analyst said. 

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar As Global Uncertainty Drive Investors To Safe Haven Currencies

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended yesterday’s losses to close lower against the greenback on Tuesday, as the global economic outlook prompted investors to shift interest towards safe haven currencies, an analyst said.

Malaysian Banks To Record Higher Profits In 2025 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector is projected to continue recording higher profits in 2025, supported by steady loan growth, a stable interest rate environment, and non-interest income, said an economist. 

Ringgit Marginally Lower Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly lower against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday amid cautious sentiment in the global currency market, said an analyst.  

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally lower against the greenback in the first trading day of December as investors shifted interest towards safe haven currencies, including the US dollar, an analyst said.