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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the RM4.08-RM4.10 range against the greenback next week on caution ahead of key domestic and external events, namely the US interest rate decision and the Negeri Sembilan state election.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade lower next week, with crude oil prices to be the key driver amid tensions in West Asia.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally lower against the US dollar on Friday amid heightened uncertainty over crude oil prices following disruptions to vessel traffic in West Asia as well as the United States’ (US) latest move to impose tariffs on 60 countries, including Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices have remained above US$100 per barrel today amid the escalating United States-Iran conflict, reigniting fears over global energy supplies.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s move to study the establishment of a national petroleum reserve (NPR) is timely as recurring geopolitical tensions around key global shipping routes underscore the need to strengthen the country’s long-term energy resilience, said analysts.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar in the early session, tracking other major currencies, as the domestic unit is likely to stay cautious amid lingering West Asia tensions that further disrupt global oil and gas flows.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- While the Brent crude oil price hike would harm the global market, some heavy indexes of artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor beneficiaries are still attracting flows, creating a sharp split beneath the surface, an analyst said.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to close higher for a second consecutive day against the US dollar and other major currencies on Tuesday, supported by Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected trade performance, despite persistent geopolitical uncertainties.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar but mostly higher against other major currencies on Tuesday, supported by Malaysia’s strong economic data, which helped cushion the impact of heightened global market volatility.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week ahead of the release of the the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) report next Tuesday, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range between RM4.05 and RM4.07 against the US dollar next week as investors await the release of the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) report next Tuesday, which could set the tone for global financial markets, said analysts.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week on a stronger note against the US dollar on Friday, as safe-haven demand for the greenback faded.
