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Holiday Calm Keeps Ringgit Flat At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar today, weighed down by a lack of catalysts during the holiday-shortened week, an analyst said.  

Ringgit To Exhibit Softness In Thin Trading Next Week

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is set to exhibit softness next week during the last period of trading in 2024 and the start of 2025, with movements likely ranging between 4.47 and 4.50.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Range-bound With Downside Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to be trading range-bound with a downside bias next week as demand seems to be sluggish during the holiday season, said industry expert Denis Low.

Ringgit Closes Little Changed Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against a strong US dollar, closing little changed from yesterday's level.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its upward momentum and opened higher against the US dollar on Friday, despite the greenback's strength driven by expectations about the United States (US) administration’s trade policy.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar As Rising Oil Prices Lift Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit finished stronger against the US dollar today, supported by rising oil prices which benefitted Malaysia as an oil exporter.

SMR 20 Rubber at 1 Week High Amid Stronger Regional Oil Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The local Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) market traded sharply higher to a one-week high mirroring regional rubber futures markets supported by gains in benchmark crude oil prices.

Malaysia's TIV For New Vehicle Sales Set To Fall To 755,000 Units In 2025 - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The total industry volume (TIV) for new vehicle sales is expected to decline by four per cent year-on-year to 755,000 units in 2025, compared with 790,000 units in 2024, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher vs Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by the yuan’s stabilisation after the People’s Bank of China decided against cutting rates earlier this week, a move seen as a positive signal.

Cocoa, Pepper Continue Resilient Performance In 2024, Positive Outlook In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Cocoa and pepper continued their upward performance in 2024 driven by higher global demand and the government’s support towards the commodity’s growth.

Automotive Sector Revs Up To Another Resilient Performance In 2024 As First National EV Debuts

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- As 2024 draws to a close, the automotive industry stands out not only because of the better-than-expected vehicle sales for the third year running but also due to the much-anticipated launch of Malaysia’s very own electric vehicle (EV).

Rise In Oil Prices Lifts Ringgit Higher At Close

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its upward trajectory to close higher against the US dollar and major currencies, mainly lifted by rising oil prices.