Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended easier against the US dollar amid cautious sentiment in the currency market, said an analyst.  

Govt Likely To Table Expansionary Budget 2026, Deficit Seen Narrowing Gradually

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to table an expansionary Budget 2026, with the fiscal deficit projected at around 3.6 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), compared with an estimated 3.8 per cent this year, according to an economist.

Ringgit Rises Vs US Dollar, Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar and other major currencies at the opening today, supported by positive sentiment ahead of the tabling of the national budget this Friday.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher on Tuesday against the US dollar amid renewed buying interest.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar On Fiscal Optimism Ahead Of Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, supported by renewed buying interest amid optimism that the Malaysian government will maintain fiscal discipline and gradually reduce the fiscal deficit as a percentage of gross domestic product in Budget 2026.

Ringgit Extends Losses As US Dollar Strengthens

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended Friday’s losses against the US dollar, closing lower today following a 0.70 per cent rise in the US Dollar Index (DXY) to 98.406 points.

Ringgit Opens Lower As Markets Await Budget 2026 Fiscal Cues

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar as traders anticipated range-bound trading ahead of the tabling of Budget 2026, with attention focused on the government’s fiscal deficit targets to be unveiled later this week.

Ringgit Seen Trading In Narrow Range Next Week Ahead Of Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the range of RM4.20 to RM4.22 against the US dollar next week as traders tread cautiously amid the US government shutdown and ahead of Malaysia’s Budget 2026.

Gold Futures Set To Trade Higher Next Week On US Govt Shutdown, Fed Rate Cut Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives may rise next week due to the United States (US) government shutdown, which could slow growth and prompt an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed).

Ringgit Snaps Four-Day Winning Streak To Close Lower On Profit-Taking

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit snapped its four-day uptrend to close marginally lower against the US dollar on Friday, as traders took profit amid the market uncertainty caused by the US government shutdown.

Ringgit, Emerging Currencies Poised To Gain As Greenback Weakens Amid US Shutdown

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Emerging market currencies, including the ringgit, are expected to benefit from a possible further weakening of the greenback amid economic uncertainty stemming from the US government shutdown.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback On Fed Easing Hopes

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended gains against the US dollar at Friday’s opening, buoyed by expectations that a prolonged US government shutdown could prompt the Federal Reserve (Fed) to ease monetary policy.