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Malaysia's IPO Surge Reflects Investor Confidence In Local Bourse

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) – Bursa Malaysia Bhd is experiencing a resurgence in initial public offerings (IPOs) as 2024 draws to a close, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the local bourse.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar AS Investors Turn Cautious

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to close lower against the US dollar on Monday as investors turned cautious in a data-packed week that included US inflation numbers, an economist said.

Ringgit Weakens Versus US Dollar As Global Uncertainties Intensify

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 -- The ringgit was traded easier against the US dollar at today’s opening with demand for the greenback improving on the back of global political and economic uncertainties, an economist said.

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.

Ringgit Marginally Lower Against US Dollar At The Close

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its downward momentum against the US dollar on Thursday, albeit marginally, weighed by a decline in Malaysia's international reserves, said an economist. 

Trump Presidency To Enhance Malaysia's Export Potential, FDI Inflows -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Donald Trump’s re-election as the United States (US) President is expected to accelerate the China Plus One strategy, benefitting Malaysia through higher investments and enhanced export potential, particularly in sectors such as electronics, machinery, and palm oil. 

Investment Inflows, Strong Business Confidence To Support Malaysia's GDP Growth For 2024, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- An increase in investment inflows, improved tax collection relative to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and a narrower fiscal deficit are positive catalysts expected to drive Malaysia's economy to grow between 5.0 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2024 and 2025.

Ringgit Opens Higher Despite Stronger US Dollar On Trump’s Return To Presidency

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the greenback, while the US Dollar Index rose to 105.009 points, a 1.5 per cent increase from the previous day’s close.

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. 

Ringgit Strengthens Against Greenback ahead Of OPR Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at the opening on Wednesday, driven by improved sentiment ahead of Bank Negara’s (BNM) announcement on the overnight policy rate (OPR) later today.