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Ringgit Opens Higher Despite Stronger US Dollar On Trump’s Return To Presidency

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the greenback, while the US Dollar Index rose to 105.009 points, a 1.5 per cent increase from the previous day’s close.

BNM's OPR Hold Signals Positive Outlook For Investment Growth - Economists

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate at 3.00 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year reflects the central bank’s support for domestic economic growth.

Ringgit Ends Lower As US Election Results Unfold

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, snapping two days of gains, as the US presidential election results poured in, said an economist. 

Ringgit Strengthens Against Greenback ahead Of OPR Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at the opening on Wednesday, driven by improved sentiment ahead of Bank Negara’s (BNM) announcement on the overnight policy rate (OPR) later today.

Ringgit Maintains Stronger Footing At The Close

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to be on a stronger footing against the US dollar today after recent weakness as the markets anticipate a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, said an economist. 

Ringgit Opens Higher As US Dollar Weakens Post-NFP Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its upward momentum, opening higher on Tuesday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) weakened following last Friday’s release of US non-farm payroll (NFP) data, said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Firmer Against Greenback Amid Heightened Uncertainty Ahead Of US Election

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmer against the greenback on Monday ahead of an expected US interest rate cut this week amid the heightened uncertainties over the US presidential election tomorrow, said an economist. 

R​​​inggit Rebounds, Opens Higher Against Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded, opening higher against the US dollar on Monday as the greenback softened, with markets awaiting key events later in the week.

Malaysia’s October Manufacturing PMI Flat At 49.5, New Orders Rising Since June -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) was unchanged at 49.5 in October 2024, with new orders rising for the first time since June 2024.

 

Ringgit Edges Higher Against US Dollar At The Close

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher at the close against the US dollar on Wednesday as traders and investors remain guarded ahead of a crucial week, said an analyst.

Ringgit Opens Higher After Fall In US Job Openings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today after US job openings dropped to the lowest level in more than three and a half years in September, sustaining the narrative for more interest rate cuts in the United States.

Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar At The Close

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar for the second consecutive day amid waning risk appetite for the domestic currency ahead of the US presidential election next week, said an analyst.