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Ringgit strengthens against greenback on positive sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended gains, opening stronger against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by ongoing positive sentiment towards the local currency, said an analyst. At 8 am, the ringgit rose to 4.1835/2035 against the greenback, compared to Monday’s close of 4.1990/2035. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said there appears...

Ringgit rises against weaker US$

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit edged up slightly against the US dollar on Monday, as a weaker greenback, weighed down by dovish sentiment from the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) on interest rates and new trade developments related to China, supported the local currency, said an analyst At 8 am, the local currency inched up to...

Ringgit opens slightly firmer against US$ amid global uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally higher against the greenback on Friday, trading with a wider spread amid lingering uncertainty over global tariffs and weak US economic data, an economist said. At 8 am, the local currency inched up to 4.3115/3310 versus the greenback from Wednesday’s close of 4.3130/3185. The market was closed on Thursday for the Labour...

Ringgit strengthens against greenback in early trade

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued its uptrend in early trade on Tuesday, strengthening against the US dollar on buying interest in the local note, amid a decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY). At 8 am, the local currency was higher at 4.3585/3665 against the greenback, compared with Monday’s close of 4.3615/3665. The DXY fell 0.46 per...

Ringgit opens nearly flat against US$

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened little changed against the greenback on Monday, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) ended a four-week losing streak after recent weakness below the 100-point mark. At 8.04 am, the local unit stood at 4.3700/3900 against the greenback, compared with last Friday’s close of 4.3705/3770. Analysts attributed the market’s cautious tone to lingering uncertainties...

Ringgit opens higher, traders eye key RM4.36 support

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at the opening on Tuesday, with the local note poised to test its immediate support level at RM4.36. At 8 am, the local currency strengthened to 4.3550/3840 against the greenback, from Monday's close of 4.3670/3735. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd...

Ringgit rises to 4.39 on weaker dollar, US trade uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Monday, touching the 4.39-level as uncertainty over US trade policy weighed on the greenback amid ongoing negotiations with Japan and the European Union. At 8 am, the local currency strengthened to 4.3955/4195 against the greenback from last Friday’s close of 4.4100/4175. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief...

Ringgit rises 0.24% against US$

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday, gaining 0.24 per cent to 4.4330/4400 from Monday’s close of 4.4450/4490, amid cautious sentiment ahead of the outcome of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting later today. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said market sentiments...

Ringgit closes higher against US$ supported by decline in Malaysia’s inflation

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by data showing a decline in Malaysia’s inflation rate, said an economist. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), Malaysia’s inflation rate for December 2024 moderated to 1.7 per cent, compared to the 2024 annual rate of 1.8 per cent. At 6 pm,...

Ringgit opens higher despite stronger greenback

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rose against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday despite the greenback’s appeal as a safe-haven currency remaining firm amid the risk-averse sentiment surrounding the market. At 8.11 am, the ringgit appreciated to 4.4250/4355 against the US dollar compared with yesterday’s close of 4.4300/4355. The greenback gained additional ground while the US...