Ringgit Opens Lower Amid Mixed US Economic And Market Signals

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Friday, as mixed signals from the United States economy and financial markets weighed on the greenback's outlook.

Ringgit Extends Gains At Close After BNM Decision To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar and other major currencies on Thursday, closing firmer following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

OPR Status Quo Appropriate, Rate Normalisation Possible In 2027 – Economists

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent is appropriate given the country's resilient economic growth and contained inflation, although a rate normalisation remains possible in 2027, economists said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Ahead Of Expected OPR Hike

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) decision, with expectations of an interest rate hike lending support to the local currency.

Ringgit Closes Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead of BNM OPR Decision

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged up against the US dollar and other ASEAN currencies at Wednesday’s closing ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) decision tomorrow.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Profit-taking

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower today amid profit-taking in selected banking and telecommunications heavyweights, despite improved market breadth driven by renewed buying interest in small-cap technology stocks.

Malaysia’s Global Sukuk Attracts US$9.5 Bln Demand, Reflecting Investor Confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The issuance of Malaysia's US$1.5 billion Global Sukuk at the end of July 2026 received subscription demand exceeding US$9.5 billion, reflecting the continued confidence of international investors in the country's economic prospects and credit position.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Amid Hopes Of US-Iran Talks Progress

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Tuesday amid signs of progress in diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran.

Ringgit Expected To Trade In Narrow Range Vs Greenback Ahead Of BNM's OPR Decision Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar For 10th Consecutive Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the 10th consecutive trading day on Friday, reflecting sustained positive sentiment towards the local currency at the start of trading.

Ringgit Higher Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar in early trade on Monday amid cautious sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Oct 27-28. 

Ringgit Ends Easier Vs US Dollar Amid AI-Related Share Price Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly lower against the US dollar on Friday as market sentiment remained cautious amid concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) related share prices and declining bond yields.