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Ringgit Opens Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies, Slightly Lower Vs Greenback

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mostly higher against major currencies today, but eased slightly against the US dollar amid growing external uncertainties and firmer demand for the US dollar.

Geopolitical Developments May Pivot Gold Futures To US$4,800 Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trend higher next week, potentially approaching US$4,800 amid ongoing geopolitical developments.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today despite the weaker performance of the United States COMEX gold market, with safe-haven buying interest supporting the yellow metal.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Softer NFP View

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, as markets positioned for a softer US non-farm payrolls (NFP) reading, weighing on the greenback and lending support to regional currencies.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Major Currencies On Optimism Over Easing Tension

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday, supported by optimism that geopolitical tensions may be easing, although the broader market tone remains guarded.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback As US Signals Iran Exit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as global sentiment improved on hopes that the US may be leaving Iran in a matter of weeks.

Malaysia In Position Of Strength Amid West Asia Conflict – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) --  Malaysia is in a position of strength as it faces oil price shocks following the West Asia conflict, supported by robust domestic demand, moderate inflation, a sound financial sector and a resilient external position.

 Malaysia’s Economy To Grow 4-5 Pct In 2026 Backed By Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) estimates Malaysia’s economy to grow between four per cent and five per cent this year compared with 5.2 per cent registered in 2025, with the country’s domestic resilience and diversified export structure continuing to provide buffer to navigate the current external headwinds mainly from conflict in West Asia.

​​​​​​​Gold Futures Close Higher Amid Safe-haven Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives settled higher on Monday, as investors took the opportunity to buy gold following the precious metal’s significant decline this month amid escalating war tensions.

Ringgit, Regional Currencies End Lower Vs US Dollar As Geopolitical Tensions Persist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit and other regional currencies continued to weaken against the US dollar on Monday as investors sought safety in safe-haven assets amid escalating tensions in the US-Israel war.

Ringgit, Regional Currencies End lower vs US Dollar As Geopolitical Tensions Persist

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 -- The ringgit and other regional currencies continued to weaken against the US dollar on Monday as investors sought safety in safe-haven assets amid escalating tensions in the US-Israel war.

Ringgit Eases Vs Greenback, Investors Shift To Safe-Haven Assets

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased on Monday as market players continued to shift towards safe-haven assets amid uncertainties surrounding the fallout from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, now stretching beyond a month.