Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar On Improved Market Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rose against the US dollar on Monday, supported by improved sentiment as diminished expectations for a December United States interest rate cut alleviated pressure on emerging-market currencies.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Regains Ground To End Marginally Higher

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index reversed earlier losses to close marginally higher on Monday, tracking positive movement on most regional markets amid renewed optimism on potential United States (US) interest rate cut.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Vs US Dollar Amid Mixed Fed Signals

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the US dollar on Monday, though sentiment stayed guarded as conflicting remarks from US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials left investors uncertain about the greenback’s near-term direction.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Between 4.13-4.16 With Slight Upward Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between 4.13 and 4.16 against the US dollar next week, with a slight upward bias after mainly weakening this week as markets lowered expectations of a United States interest rate cut at the December meeting.

Rubber Market Ends The Week Higher Over Supply Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed the week higher on Friday, driven by ongoing concern over rubber supply due to rainy weather in major rubber producers amid mixed advice from regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday despite stronger US labour market data that continued to support the greenback.

Gold Futures End Lower As Fed Rate Cut Odds Down

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today following the release of limited US economic data, with the upside shock immediately pushing December Federal Reserve (Fed) rate-cut odds down from around 50 per cent to roughly 30 per cent.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar As Confidence In US December Rate Cut Fades

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today as expectations for a US interest rate cut have been significantly reduced, signalling the markets remain unconvinced of another rate cut in the December meeting.

Rubber Market Snaps Three-day Winning Streak To End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market snapped its three-day winning streak by easing slightly today at the close amid mixed advice from regional rubber markets, said a dealer.

OCBC Expects Another 25 Basis Point Rate Cut By BNM In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- OCBC expects a 25 basis point (bp) rate cut from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) next year, likely in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026).

Ringgit Rise Reflects Strong Economic Fundamentals, Boosts Investor Confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The recent strengthening of the ringgit versus the US dollar reflects Malaysia’s underlying economic fundamentals and rising investor confidence in the country, said Sunway University economics professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng.

Gold Futures End Lower As December Fed Rate Cut Odds Drop To 40 Pct

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today amid broad risk-off sentiment after investors reacted to a reduced chance of a December Fed rate cut, which now stands at around 40 per cent.