Ringgit Steady Against US Dollar Ahead Of MPC Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly unchanged against the US dollar from yesterday’s close as markets await the latest decision by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), scheduled for May 7.

Ringgit Rises As Risk Appetite Returns On Strait Of Hormuz Assurances

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against regional peers at the close as investors’ risk appetite improved, underpinned by growing confidence in safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Firmer On Foreign Inflows, IMF Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on the first trading day of May, supported by continued net foreign inflows and bolstered by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) upbeat outlook on Malaysia’s economic prospects.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of OPR Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of May, with the upcoming Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting later this week, developments in the United States–Iran conflict and the release of the US non-farm payroll (NFP) data expected to set the tone for the market.

Ringgit Strength, IMF GDP Forecast Signal Global Confidence In Malaysia’s Economy — Muhammad Kamil

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The continued strengthening of the ringgit and the improved economic projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicate the fundamental strength of the country's economy and investor confidence in the direction of the Malaysia MADANI administration.

Ringgit Seen To Trade Within RM3.96–RM3.98 Against US Dollar Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range next week, hovering between RM3.96 and RM3.98 against the US dollar ahead of key United States data.

Gold Futures Seen In The US$4,600–US$4,700 Range Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within a narrow range of US$4,600 to US$4,700 per troy ounce next week, on expectations that the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) will maintain its restrictive monetary stance.

HSBC Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct In May

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd (HSBC) has forecast that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) would hold its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) steady at 2.75 per cent in May as Malaysia's economic data remains resilient.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$126.61 Bln At End-March 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$126.61 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with US$128.29 billion at end-February 2026.

Global Air Cargo Demand Falls By 4.8 Pct In March - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Global demand for international air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), fell by 4.8 per cent in March this year compared with March 2025 levels (-5.5 per cent for international operations), said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Early Intervention Cushions Malaysia Against West Asia Shock

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif and N. Kuvineshwaren

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is weathering the fallout from the West Asia crisis better than many peers, supported by early government intervention over the past three years to strengthen economic resilience.

Ringgit Opens Lower Vs Greenback Amid Caution Over US-Iran Talks

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed by cautious sentiment as traders awaited clearer outcomes from ongoing United States-Iran negotiations.