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Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar at opening trade as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) does not seem inclined to reduce rates in the near term, said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback On US Tariff Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, pressured by subdued global risk sentiment and ongoing developments in United States tariffs, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Bursa Malaysia Ends On Positive Note Supported By Bargain Hunting

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a positive note, in line with most of its regional peers, as bargain hunting boosted the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) after a lacklustre performance over the last few days.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar For Fourth Consecutive Day 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher for the fourth consecutive day against the US dollar as investors reassessed their positions following the release of weaker US economic data, said an analyst.

Ringgit Closes Higher, Mirroring Regional Trend

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the greenback in the month's final trading day, reflecting broader strength in some regional currencies.

IHH, Petronas Dagangan Keep FBM KLCI Above 1,600 Mark Amid Mixed Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- IHH and Petronas Dagangan continued to support Bursa Malaysia’s main index above the 1,600 mark, amid selling in mid-cap stocks that led to a mixed market breadth.

Bursa Malaysia Holds Firm Near 1,600 Level, Tracks Wall Street's Upswing

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed resilient near the psychologically significant 1,600 level, taking cues from Wall Street's record close following the nomination of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as the new US Treasury Secretary.

Ringgit Opens Lower As Greenback Gains Ground

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened weaker against the US dollar on Tuesday as the greenback regained strength, supported by a rebound in the US Dollar Index (DXY) from recent declines.  

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Greenback Amid Falling US Bond Yields

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the American dollar on Monday, buoyed by a decline in US bond yields after the appointment of Scott Bessent as the US Treasury Secretary.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Regional Futures Gains, Supply Disruption Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday, supported by an upward momentum in regional rubber futures markets amid natural rubber supply disruption concerns, said a dealer.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Monday due to a decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY) following its recent two-year high, according to an analyst.