Ringgit Improves Against Greenback Amid Weaker US Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continues to strengthen against the greenback on Thursday, amid weaker United States (US) economic data, an analyst said.

Ringgit Ends Higher On Weaker US Dollar, Cautious Inflation Outlook

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by a weaker greenback following downbeat United States economic data, as investors shifted into risk-on mode.

Ringgit Retreats To Close Lower As US Tariff Court Ruling Boosts Greenback

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to close lower against the greenback on Thursday as the American dollar rallied after a US trade court blocked most of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports into the country.

Malaysia’s Economic Momentum Likely Wanes In 1Q Amid China Concerns, Tariff Overhang

By Rosemarie Khoo and Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s first quarter (1Q) 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) figures are set to challenge market expectations as investors attempt to untangle a complex mix of past trade distortions and growing concerns over the country’s economic exposure to China.

BNM’s 100-bps SRR Cut Gives Room To Assess US Tariff Impact - Moody’s Analytics

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The 100-basis point cut in the Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR) ratio by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) last Thursday is intended to give the Monetary Policy Committee some breathing room to assess the impact of the United States (US)-led tariff shock on exports, said Moody’s Analytics.

RHB Investment Bank Maintains OPR Forecast At 3.00 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) has maintained its base case forecast for the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent throughout 2025. 

Mixed Outlook Ahead Of BNM's OPR Announcement Tomorrow -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Although the overnight policy rate (OPR) is expected by many to stay at 3.0 per cent, some economists see a possible 25 basis points (bps) cut by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) as pre-emptive support against the potential downside risks of the American tariffs.

BNM: Headline Inflation Eases To 1.4 Pct, Core Holds In March

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation moderated to 1.4 per cent in March 2025, down from 1.5 per cent in February, while core inflation held steady at 1.9 per cent, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher As US Dollar Weakens On Fed Rate Cut Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Friday, as the greenback reacted to growing prospects of a lower US Federal Reserve interest rate.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid US Tensions, Cautious Market

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on selling activities in the financial services and industrial products and services sectors’ heavyweights, amid tensions between US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

Gold Futures To Stay Firm amid Bond Market Uncertainty, Rate Cut Expectations

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain supported next week, driven by expectations of US interest rate cuts and rising concerns over the stability of the US bond market.

Ringgit To Trade Within 4.41-4.442 Range Vs US Dollar Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is projected to trade between 4.41 and 4.42 against the US dollar next week, according to an analyst.