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Ringgit Strengthens vs US Dollar At Close

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to end the week stronger against the US dollar today amid renewed optimism on global trade, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Closes Lower On Stronger Ringgit, Mixed Regional Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower today, weighed down by a mixed performance in the regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer. 

Ringgit Opens Slightly Firmer Against US Dollar Amid Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the greenback on Friday, trading with a wider spread amid lingering uncertainty over global tariffs and weak US economic data, an economist said.

PM Anwar Displays Astute Political Acumen As ASEAN Chair In Navigating Unexpected Challenges Confronting Region

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has displayed acute political acumen as chair of ASEAN in navigating challenges confronting the region, some of which no one would have guessed when he received the baton of the ASEAN chairmanship from Laos in October last year. 

Ringgit Appreciates Further Amid Softer US Dollar Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to close firmer against the greenback on Wednesday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) remained below the 100-point level amid softer demand, an economist said.

Ringgit Rises Despite Higher US Dollar Index

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher and maintained its uptrend against the US dollar in the early session on Wednesday, despite the greenback maintaining its appeal as a safe-haven currency following a 0.23 per cent gain in the US Dollar Index (DXY) to 99.237 points.

Ringgit Extends Gains On Positive Trade Signals, Finishing At Six-month High 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to appreciate against the US dollar to end firmer today, closing at over six-month high, driven by signs of easing global trade tensions, an analyst said.

Ringgit Strengthens Against Greenback In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29  (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its uptrend in early trade on Tuesday, strengthening against the US dollar on buying interest in the local note, amid a decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY).

Ringgit Ends At Over Five-month High Vs US Dollar Amid Tariff-talk Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar today to finish at more than a five-month high amid renewed interest following encouraging tariff talks between Malaysia and the US government.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Against US Dollar, Up Vs Major Currencies

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on Wednesday as the greenback strengthened on the back of renewed optimism surrounding US-China trade talks, said an economist.

Ringgit Opens Flat As Market Eyes US Fed Leadership Signals

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the dollar, as market sentiment remained fixated on the US President’s conflicting remarks about the Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman’s position.

Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar Amid Global Economic Uncertainties

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated versus the US dollar at the close today due to renewed concerns over global economic uncertainties and mixed signals from the United States’ (US) monetary policy front, said an economist.