Ringgit Retreats Against US Dollar Amid 'Trump Trade', China Damp Squib

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Vs USD Amidst Global Interest Rate Cuts Gaining Momentum

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Thursday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) increasing by 0.2 per cent to 103.47 points, as global interest rate cuts gained momentum, while the United States (US) Federal Reserve seemed hesitant to follow suit.

Ringgit Strengthens Against Major Currencies On Positive Budget Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar and other major currencies at the close today, driven by positive sentiment ahead of the tabling of the national budget this Friday, said SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes.

Ringgit Up Vs USD On Trump's Tariff Hike Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was marginally higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to remain elevated after the United States (US) presidential election candidate, Donald Trump revealed his plan to raise import tariffs to protect and grow the US economy.

Ringgit Ends Lower Amid Expectation Of Smaller US Rate Cut, Sharp Fall In Oil Price

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit depreciated against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday amid a sharp fall in the price of oil and on continued expectations of a smaller cut in US interest rates going forward.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar At The Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening today, boosted by optimism over the upcoming Budget 2025, which will be announced this Friday.

Malaysia To Continuously Assess BRICS Engagement For Economic Benefits 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) --The government will continuously assess the development of the BRICS bloc to ensure that Malaysia’s involvement brings significant benefits to the country, in line with the economic policies such as the MADANI Economic Aspirations and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar On Budget 2025 Outlook

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of Budget 2025 week, buoyed by optimism that the government will likely maintain fiscal discipline and keep the fiscal deficit below four per cent of Gross Domestic Product growth next year.

Ringgit Seen Trading Cautiously Vs US Dollar Next Week Ahead Of Budget 2025

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is projected to trade sideways against the US dollar next week amid worries over China’s economy and rising geopolitical risks, ahead of Malaysia’s Budget 2025.

Ringgit Rebounds To End Firmer Against US Dollar

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar to end marginally higher today, as the greenback retreated after key United States (US) inflation data came in above expectations.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar In Early Trade On Higher Inflation Print In The US

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday amid a higher-than-expected inflation print in the United States. 

Ringgit Retreats Against US Dollar Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to close lower against the US dollar today as traders awaited key United States (US) inflation data that may influence the pace of Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts.