Gold Futures To Trade Between US$4,500 And US$4,600 Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives could linger between US$4,500 and US$4,600 per troy ounce next week.

Ringgit Closes Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies On Strong GDP Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major currencies after Bank Negara Malaysia announced that Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), exceeding the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent, driven by robust domestic demand, investment activities and exports.

Ringgit Supported By Malaysia’s Strong Economic Outlook, Reform Momentum - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s firm economic prospects and sustained reform momentum are expected to provide enduring support to the ringgit, while external factors will continue to drive exchange rate movements, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Ringgit Snaps Seven-day Rally Ahead Of 1Q GDP Data

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit snapped a seven-trading-day rally to ease against the US dollar as traders turned cautious ahead of Malaysia’s first-quarter (1Q) 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) announcement later today.

Ringgit Mostly Higher Against Major, Regional Currencies, Slips Against US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major and regional currencies, except the US dollar, amid positive signals from the meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that could benefit both Washington and Beijing.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar For 7th Straight Day

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for a seventh straight trading day ahead of the high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14-15, 2026.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies Ahead of US-China Meeting

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback And Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against a basket of major currencies, including the US dollar today, ahead of Malaysia’s first quarter (1Q) gross domestic product (GDP) announcement on Friday.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Most Major Currencies, Weaker Versus US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against most major currencies, but eased versus the greenback amid expectations that firmer United States inflation could reinforce the US Federal Reserve’s restrictive monetary policy stance, thereby supporting demand for the US dollar.

Malaysia GDP Seen At 4.8 Pct In 2026 If West Asia War Ends By June -- Affin Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to expand 4.8 per cent in 2026, provided the West Asia conflict ends by June, underpinned by stable domestic demand, improving investment activity and ongoing economic reforms, Affin Bank Bhd said.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Regional Peers

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against regional peers and was firmer versus most major currencies today as investors monitored developments in the United States-Iran negotiations and upcoming US-China talks.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Amid Ongoing West Asia Peace Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, as investors kept an eye on the ongoing peace negotiations over the West Asia crisis, an analyst said.