Ringgit Strengthens To 4.18 Vs US Dollar On Fed Rate Cut Hopes, Strong Domestic Fundamentals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened to the 4.18 level versus the US dollar, marking its highest point in more than six weeks, buoyed by rising expectations of a United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut cycle and Malaysia’s resilient macroeconomic outlook.

Ringgit Opens Flat On Caution After Recent Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar on Thursday as investors turned a bit cautious after recent gains, despite growing speculation for a US interest rate cut.

Ringgit Rises For Third Day On Softer US Dollar Following Lower-Than-Expected CPI Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar for the third straight day, as the greenback’s safe-haven status weakened following lower-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July, which fuelled expectations of a September interest rate cut.

Ringgit Rises As Softer US Inflation Boosts Rate Cut Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its uptrend against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by a 0.43 per cent drop in the US Dollar Index (DXY) to 98.097 after the headline US inflation rate came in lower than expected.

Ringgit Extends Gains Ahead Of US CPI Data Release

Bangladesh Seeks More Malaysian Investment To Drive Sustainable, High-growth Economy -- Muhammad Yunus

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is seeking greater Malaysian investment to strengthen its economy and build a high-growth, sustainable future, said Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus.

Ringgit Up Against US Dollar, Major Currencies Ahead 2Q GDP Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its uptrend against the US dollar and major currencies at the opening on Tuesday ahead of Malaysia’s second quarter 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) data to be released on Friday, said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Higher On Hopes Of US Fed Rate Cut In September

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on market optimism that the US Federal Reserve will implement an interest rate cut at its September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, rebounding after two consecutive sessions of losses, amid growing concerns over the impact of the United States’ tariffs on the domestic and global economy, analysts said.

Ringgit Continues To Retreat Against Greenback On Profit-taking After Recent Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its retreat against the US dollar on profit-taking after recent gains to close lower on Friday.

Ringgit Rises Vs Greenback On Stronger Odds Of US Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday, extending gains, after United States (US) economic data reinforced expectations of an imminent interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting, an economist said.

CIMB: Portion Of Malaysia’s Semiconductor Exports May Qualify For US Tariff Exemption

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury and Markets Research economists believe that  a portion of Malaysia’s semiconductor exports may qualify for exemption from the United States’ (US) 100 per cent tariff on imported chips.