Ringgit Retreats Against US Dollar After Fed Holds Rates

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today following the United States Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, which supported the greenback.

Ringgit Ends At Fresh Seven-year High Of 3.95 Vs US Dollar, New Support Seen At 3.8722

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended at another fresh high in more than seven years against the US dollar today, reaching the 3.95 level, with an economist setting a new support level for the local currency at RM3.8722.

Malaysia Equities Hit Strongest Level Since 2018 On Firmer Ringgit, Solid Local Fundamentals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market surged to its strongest level since 2018 on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence, underpinned by a firmer ringgit and shifting global capital dynamics, prompted a reassessment of the country’s risk profile, say economists.

Policy Certainty, Reforms And Current External Factors Are Working For Ringgit - BNM Governor

By M.Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Policy certainty, ongoing government reforms and supportive external factors have contributed to the ringgit’s steady appreciation to levels last seen in 2018, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Ringgit Likely To Appreciate To 3.94 Against US Dollar By End-2026 - AmBank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- AmBank anticipates that the ringgit will trade within a range in the first half of 2026, before approaching the 3.94 level against the US dollar in the latter half of the year, supported by Malaysia’s positive economic outlook.

Ringgit To See Range Bound At 4-4.20 This Year On Strong External Position

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.

AHAM Capital Distributes RM1.39 Bln Across 84 Funds In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- AHAM Asset Management Bhd (AHAM Capital) has declared RM1.39 billion in income distribution for the financial year 2025 (FY2025), spanning 84 wholesale and retail funds.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade In Modest, Range-bound Trend Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in a modest and range-bound trend next week, said an economist.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower As Greenback Gets Lift From Positive US Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the American dollar on Friday, as healthy US economic data lifted the greenback.

Ringgit Slightly Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of 4Q GDP Estimates

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to open slightly higher against the US dollar ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) estimates later today.

Ringgit Ends Lower Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty After Venezuela Attack

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the greenback on Monday, as markets shifted toward safe-haven currencies amid rising geopolitical uncertainty after the US attack on Venezuela over the weekend, an analyst said.

Ringgit Poised To Extend Gains Next Week On Solid Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue strengthening against the US dollar next week, supported by favourable interest rate differentials and stronger domestic economic fundamentals.