Ringgit Opens Lower Against US Dollar But Higher Versus Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Wednesday but higher against major currencies amid mixed market sentiment driven by geopolitical risk and Trump’s ongoing pressure on the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed).   

EV Momentum Sustained Despite Tax Headwinds -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The electric vehicle (EV) momentum is sustained despite tax headwinds as front-loaded EV inventories and open market value (OMV) revision deferral are expected to cushion the first half of 2026 (1H 2026) total industry volume (TIV), said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower As Risk Aversion Lifts US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Monday as global risk appetite turned more cautious, prompting investors to pare exposure to emerging-market assets.

Ringgit Retreats On Profit-taking But Rounds Off 2025 On High Note Vs Greenback

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the greenback on the last day of 2025 on profit-taking after the release of minutes from the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December meeting showed a hawkish tone, but rounded off the year as one of the best-performing currencies in the region.

Ringgit Opens Higher As US Dollar Slips After FOMC Minutes

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its rally, opening slightly higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as the greenback weakened after the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes overnight.

Pharmora Raises Apex Healthcare Stake To 94.94 Pct In Takeover Offer

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Apex Healthcare Bhd announced that Pharmora Investment Holdings Pte Ltd has increased its stake in the company to 94.94 per cent following an unconditional voluntary takeover offer.

Ringgit Ends Firmer Vs US Dollar, Major Currencies 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Tuesday, driven by improved buying interest.

Ringgit Continues Upward Momentum, Opening Slightly Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continues its upward momentum, opening slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as the greenback weakened ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes today.

KLCI Futures Likely To Be Subdued Next Week Amid Year-end Holidays

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to remain subdued next week, reflecting year-end holiday conditions and movements in the underlying cash market.

Ringgit Edges Up As US Dollar Index Slips

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar in early trade today, supported by a weaker greenback as the US Dollar Index (DXY) declined 0.33 per cent to 98.271 points amid thin trading conditions during the holiday-shortened week.

Bursa Malaysia Holds Firm On Valuations, Earnings Recovery Amid Global Turbulence

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s stock market rebounded and held steady towards year-end, underpinned by attractive valuations and a gradual earnings recovery, despite a turbulent global backdrop precipitated by US-imposed tariffs and a prolonged government shutdown that weighed on investor sentiment.

Gold Futures Expected To Trade Higher Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, as investors are still drawn to the safe-haven asset following the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) decision to cut interest rates for the third time this year.