KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit inched higher at the opening today amid ongoing geopolitical worries and despite a firmer greenback after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to keep interest rates unchanged, an analyst said. At 8 am, the local note climbed to 4.2435/2650 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.2500/2550. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist...
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar at today’s opening with investors remaining cautious ahead of the United States (US) monetary policy outcome due later tonight, an analyst said. At 8 am, the local note was at 4.2360/2565 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.2390/2475. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
