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Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Softer NFP View

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, as markets positioned for a softer US non-farm payrolls (NFP) reading, weighing on the greenback and lending support to regional currencies.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Major Currencies On Optimism Over Easing Tension

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday, supported by optimism that geopolitical tensions may be easing, although the broader market tone remains guarded.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback As US Signals Iran Exit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as global sentiment improved on hopes that the US may be leaving Iran in a matter of weeks.

Malaysia In Position Of Strength Amid West Asia Conflict – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) --  Malaysia is in a position of strength as it faces oil price shocks following the West Asia conflict, supported by robust domestic demand, moderate inflation, a sound financial sector and a resilient external position.

 Malaysia’s Economy To Grow 4-5 Pct In 2026 Backed By Domestic Resilience

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) estimates Malaysia’s economy to grow between four per cent and five per cent this year compared with 5.2 per cent registered in 2025, with the country’s domestic resilience and diversified export structure continuing to provide buffer to navigate the current external headwinds mainly from conflict in West Asia.

​​​​​​​Gold Futures Close Higher Amid Safe-haven Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives settled higher on Monday, as investors took the opportunity to buy gold following the precious metal’s significant decline this month amid escalating war tensions.

Ringgit, Regional Currencies End Lower Vs US Dollar As Geopolitical Tensions Persist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit and other regional currencies continued to weaken against the US dollar on Monday as investors sought safety in safe-haven assets amid escalating tensions in the US-Israel war.

Ringgit, Regional Currencies End lower vs US Dollar As Geopolitical Tensions Persist

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 -- The ringgit and other regional currencies continued to weaken against the US dollar on Monday as investors sought safety in safe-haven assets amid escalating tensions in the US-Israel war.

Ringgit Eases Vs Greenback, Investors Shift To Safe-Haven Assets

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased on Monday as market players continued to shift towards safe-haven assets amid uncertainties surrounding the fallout from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, now stretching beyond a month.

Hawkish Fed Bets, Oil Shock Set To Keep Ringgit Around 4.00 Against US Dollar Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade around the 4.00 level against the US dollar next week, as expectations of a prolonged West Asia conflict weigh on the currency.

Gold Futures To Trade US$4,300-US$4,500 Next Week Amid West Asia Tensions

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within a wide range of US$4,300 to US$4,500 next week amid market uncertainty over ongoing West Asia tensions.

Ringgit And Regional Currencies Ease Against US Dollar Amid Rising Demand For Safe-Haven Assets

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit, along with other regional currencies, closed lower against the US dollar on Friday as investors, both globally and regionally, shifted back to safe-haven investments due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia.