Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback As US Signals Iran Exit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as global sentiment improved on hopes that the US may be leaving Iran in a matter of weeks.

Ringgit, Regional Currencies Edge Lower As Investors Eye US Data, Developments In West Asia

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit and its regional peers continued to trade lower against the US dollar on Tuesday, as market sentiment remained fixated on the conflict in Iran and the elevated global energy crisis.

Ringgit, Regional Currencies Edge Lower As Investors eye US Data, Developments In West Asia

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit and its regional peers continued to trade lower against the US dollar on Tuesday, as market sentiment remained fixated on the conflict in Iran and the elevated global energy crisis.

Risk Of West Asia Escalation May Push Global Oil Prices Higher -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Global oil prices could remain elevated if the West Asia conflict escalates further in the absence of a ceasefire, independent research and energy intelligence company Rystad Energy said today.

Global Ammonia, Urea Trade Flow At Risk On Strait Of Hormuz Closure -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Global fertiliser and ammonia trade could be disrupted as the sale of 15 per cent of global ammonia, and 21 per cent of urea -- a high-nitrogen fertiliser -- is tied to West Asian exporters potentially impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Rystad Energy.

Bursa Malaysia Settles Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher in tandem with regional peers amid persistent buying in heavyweight stocks, led by Maybank, CIMB and YTL Power, that continued to lift the barometer index.

Petronas Continues To Monitor Malaysia’s Fuel Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) continues to closely monitor the nation’s fuel supply to help safeguard nationwide stability, amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.

Ringgit, Regional Currencies End Lower Vs US Dollar As Geopolitical Tensions Persist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit and other regional currencies continued to weaken against the US dollar on Monday as investors sought safety in safe-haven assets amid escalating tensions in the US-Israel war.

Ringgit Eases Vs Greenback, Investors Shift To Safe-Haven Assets

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased on Monday as market players continued to shift towards safe-haven assets amid uncertainties surrounding the fallout from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, now stretching beyond a month.

Hawkish Fed Bets, Oil Shock Set To Keep Ringgit Around 4.00 Against US Dollar Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade around the 4.00 level against the US dollar next week, as expectations of a prolonged West Asia conflict weigh on the currency.

Ringgit Retreats To 4.00 Versus US Dollar Amid West Asia Ceasefire Uncertainties

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to the 4.00 level against the US dollar at noon, as risk-off mode dominated market sentiment due to growing scepticism over a ceasefire in Iran after United States (US) President Donald Trump indicated that he would not commit to a deal with Tehran.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher As Govt Fuel Subsidy Measures Boost Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, outpacing regional peers as market sentiment improved following the government’s adjusted fuel subsidy measures, supporting fiscal stability and household affordability amid ongoing West Asia uncertainties.