Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Vs USD As Trump Tariff Talks Intensify

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded marginally higher against the US dollar at the opening amidst intensifying market talks on the impact of the United States’ (US) tariff on the global economy, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar Despite Global Uncertainties

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today despite having to contend with greater uncertainties from abroad.

Ringgit Gains At Open, Boosting Appeal Among Emerging Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar this morning as investors viewed Malaysia’s political and policy stability favourably among emerging markets, boosting the currency’s appeal amid mixed global sentiment.  

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Against US Dollar

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as the greenback strengthened on the back of upbeat US economic data.

Ringgit Opens Flat Against US Dollar Amid Uncertainty Over US Tariff Breaks

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded flat against the US dollar at the opening today as mixed signals from President Trump suggested that certain countries might receive tariff breaks when the reciprocal tariffs take effect on April 2, boosting appetite for riskier assets.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar As Traders Exercise Caution Ahead Of Reciprocal Tariff Rates

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar as concerns over reciprocal tariff rates, which are expected to take effect on April 2, prompted traders and investors to adopt a more cautious stance.

BNM: Decentralised Reserves Bolster Malaysia’s External Position

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said its long-standing policy of decentralising international reserves had led to the accumulation of sizeable non-reserve external assets, strengthening Malaysia’s external position.

Ringgit Edges Higher At Opening on Expectations Of Limited Impact From US Tariffs 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today on expectations that Malaysia will be among the least affected by the US government's implementation of reciprocal tariffs on April 2, given that the country is seen as having one of the lowest tariff rates.

Ringgit To Trade Within 4.42-4.45 Range Against Greenback Next Week

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is anticipated to trade within the 4.42–4.45 range against the US dollar next week, with short-term volatility contingent upon broader market dynamics.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar On Improved Sentiment

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on improved sentiment towards the local currency, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar On Dovish Signal From The Fed

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Thursday as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) maintained its benchmark interest rate but signalled that the rate-cutting narrative remained on track.

Capital Market Rises To RM4.2 Trillion In 2024 On Strong Equity, Bond Markets - SC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Strong buying interest in the local bourse, followed by a slew of initial public offerings (IPOs) and growth in total outstanding for the bond and sukuk market has resulted in an increase in the size of the capital market by 9.7 per cent to RM4.2 trillion in 2024 from RM3.8 trillion in 2023.