Ringgit opens lower on cautious sentiment after US tariff policy update

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as market sentiment turned cautious following the United States’ (US) latest reciprocal tariff policy adjustments, which will take effect on Aug 1, 2025, said an analyst. At 8 am, the local note depreciated to 4.2345/2430 versus the greenback from Monday’s close of 4.2310/2400. Bank Muamalat...

Ringgit rises as US dollar weakens on fiscal worries

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by continued weakness in the greenback as fiscal uncertainties and tariff risks in the United States weighed on sentiment, an analyst said. At 8 am, the local note stood at 4.1870/2065 versus the greenback, up from Tuesday’s close of 4.1995/2005. Meanwhile, the US Dollar...

Ringgit rises against US$ as markets digest Fed’s tariff caution

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar on Thursday, buoyed by comments from US Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Jerome Powell highlighting uncertainty over the inflationary impact of tariffs. At 8 am, the local note strengthened to 4.2255/2475 against the greenback from Wednesday’s close of 4.2335/2405. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd...

Ringgit higher at opening amid ongoing geopolitical tensions

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Monday despite a strong US Dollar Index (DXY) as ongoing geopolitical tensions, with the United States’ (US) involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, in focus, said an analyst. At 8 am, the local note rose to 4.2420/2655 against the greenback from Friday’s...

Ringgit softens vs US$, but rises against basket of currencies

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...

Ringgit opens marginally higher vs US$, sentiment remains cautious

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...

Gold heads for biggest weekly jump in 1-1/2 months on US fiscal worries

Gold prices rose on Friday and were poised for their biggest weekly gain in more than a month, as a softer U.S. dollar and concerns over the country's fiscal outlook boosted bullion's safe-haven appeal. Spot gold was up 1.1% at $3,329.69 an ounce as of 0654 GMT. Bullion has risen 4% this week, its highest since...

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...