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Bursa Malaysia Rises Above 1,600 Mark At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stopped for the midday break in upbeat mode, rising above the 1,600-point level as investors bought selected heavyweight stocks in industrial products and services, utilities, telecommunications and media.

Ringgit Advances As Domestic Optimism Offsets US Rate Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains on Monday, buoyed by optimism over Malaysia’s domestic outlook, which offset concerns about the direction of US interest rates.

Ringgit To See Tight Trading Amid Cautious Mode Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range next week following the US dollar’s recent rally amid anticipation of slower United States (US) interest rate cuts, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Ringgit Stages Rebound To Close Firmer Vs US Dollar

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit staged a rebound on Friday after recent losses to finish the week higher against the American dollar despite a rising greenback buoyed by anticipation of slower US interest rate cuts, an economist said.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Optimism Over China's Stimulus

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, buoyed by rising optimism that China would increase its economic stimulus measures to prop up its economy, a dealer said. 

Malaysia's Removal From US Currency Watch List Affirms Ringgit's Market-driven Status - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) welcomed Malaysia’s removal from a US currency manipulation watch list, affirming the ringgit’s market-driven status.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded marginally higher at today’s opening today against the US dollar despite the strengthening of the US Dollar Index (DXY), said an analyst.

Ringgit, Emerging Market Currencies Slide Against Greenback At The Close

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit, along with other emerging market currencies, continued to depreciate against the greenback on Thursday as uncertainties over Trump 2.0 policies and their impact on the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy looms large, an economist said.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday today, mirroring the mostly weaker regional market performance after US consumer price index (CPI) data last night showed sticky inflation.

Ringgit Opens Flat Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar today despite the higher US dollar index (DXY). 

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar today despite the US Dollar Index’s (DXY) strengthening, which should accelerate demand for the greenback. 

APEC Growth Seen Moderating To 3.1 Pct In 2025 Amid Rising Debt, Geopolitical Risk

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Economic and geopolitical factors are slowing growth in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region, which consists of 21 member economies, according to the APEC Regional Trends Analysis report.