Ringgit Opens Higher After FOMC's Dovish Tone

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar after the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) struck a dovish tone on inflation.  

Ringgit Rises 0.24 Pct Against US Dollar

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday, gaining 0.24 per cent to 4.4330/4400 from Monday’s close of 4.4450/4490, amid cautious sentiment ahead of the outcome of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting later today.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Lack Of Buying Catalysts

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the day broadly lower, driven primarily by selling in construction and banking sectors, while healthcare stocks saw some buying interest, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Ahead Of US Interest Rate Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) decision on interest rates later tonight.

Ringgit Closes Easier Against US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed easier on Monday as traders and investors remain guarded ahead of the two-day United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting which will begin tomorrow, said an analyst.

Ringgit Opens Higher As US Govt Shutdown Averted

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today after the United States (US) averted government shutdown, suggesting improved risk appetite sentiment, leading to a weaker US dollar.

Ringgit To Remain Defensive Next Week, Trading Within 4.43-4.44 Range Against Greenback

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain defensive within the 4.43-4.44 range against the US dollar next week, as cautious investor sentiment continues to strengthen demand for the greenback as a safe-haven currency, said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback On Trade War Uncertainties

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday, as trade war uncertainties weighed on market sentiment, said an analyst.

Ringgit Opens Flat Against US Dollar As Caution Prevails

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar as cautious sentiment over the economic outlook prompted some investors to turn to safe-haven assets.  

Ringgit Closes Lower Against Greenback Ahead Of US PPI Data Release

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar ahead of the release of the United States (US) Producer Price Index (PPI) data amid trade war concerns, said an analyst.

Ringgit Rises Despite Firmer DXY, Outperforms Other Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early Thursday dealings, supported by improved buying sentiment for the domestic currency despite a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY).

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Wednesday on caution ahead of US inflation data later tonight and as the global trade war escalated.