Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Reports

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the American dollar at the close on Wednesday as cautious investors took profit after recent gains, ahead of US inflation reports this week.

Ringgit Closes Firmer On Weak US Nonfarm Payrolls Report

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today as the greenback weakened following a disappointing United States labour market report released last Friday.

Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). 

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading Range-bound With Upside Bias Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain range-bound with a slight upward bias next week, as investors await new catalysts to determine the market’s direction.

Ringgit Slightly Lower Vs US Dollar Ahead Of Jackson Hole Symposium

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week higher against regional currencies, but eased against the US dollar ahead of the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium later tonight as traders await signals on the United States’ (US) monetary policy.

Malaysia’s Inflation Up 1.2 Pct In July 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation increased by 1.2 per cent to 134.7 in July 2025 from 133.1 in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Ringgit Rises Against Major Currencies, Eases Vs US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against most major currencies but eased slightly against the greenback at the close on Wednesday amid cautious market sentiments ahead of the release of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes later tonight.

FBM KLCI Futures Expected To Trade Higher Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade higher next week, according to an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday, In Sync With Weaker Regional

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in the negative territory at midday, in tandem with the weaker regional market performance, weighed down by selling pressure in selected heavyweights. 

Ringgit Rises For Third Day On Softer US Dollar Following Lower-Than-Expected CPI Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar for the third straight day, as the greenback’s safe-haven status weakened following lower-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July, which fuelled expectations of a September interest rate cut.

Rubber Market Close Lower On Weaker US Economic Data, Mixed Futures Market

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower today, influenced by the weaker United States (US) economic data reported yesterday, and the mixed trend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer. 

Ringgit Rises As Softer US Inflation Boosts Rate Cut Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its uptrend against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by a 0.43 per cent drop in the US Dollar Index (DXY) to 98.097 after the headline US inflation rate came in lower than expected.