| LATEST NEWS | Malaysia’s 2026 GDP growth is expected to remain within the 4.0–5.0 pct forecast range, with recent indications pointing to around 5 pct -- BNM Governor | Ringgit remained broadly stable against major trading partners’ currencies in 2Q 2026, supported by strong domestic fundamentals and sustained growth momentum -- BNM | Malaysia’s 2Q 2026 GDP grew 6.0 pct, beating DOSM's 5.8 pct advance estimate | The 6 pct 2Q 2026's GDP growth was backed by domestic consumption, strong exports performance -- DOSM | Headline inflation is projected at 1.5–2.5 pct in 2026, with West Asia conflict-related cost pressures expected to have a contained impact -- BNM | |
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within a tight range of between US$4,050 and US$4,100 per troy ounce next week, with an upward bias.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week marginally higher against the US dollar following weaker-than-expected US economic data although sentiment towards the greenback remained firm, as expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike in September stayed intact.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday as the greenback weakened following softer United States (US) economic data, an analyst said.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's record trade performance in 2025 reflects its position as a strategic trade and manufacturing hub amid global supply chain realignment, although the country needs to strengthen domestic value-added exports to sustain long-term competitiveness, said AmBank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against regional currencies and was flat against the US dollar on Thursday, following the latest US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision to stand pat.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, supported by the weaker greenback after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates steady at its latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as investors remained on the sidelines ahead of the outcome of the United States Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) meeting.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, as market sentiment was boosted by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour’s positive remarks yesterday and expectations of a shift in the United States (US) Federal Reserve policy.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against most major currencies but eased against the greenback on Tuesday amid cautious investor sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision later this week.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against most major currencies on Tuesday but eased against the US dollar, weighed down by market sentiment amid lingering uncertainty over US-Iran negotiations.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the greenback and other major currencies on Monday, ahead of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday to decide on interest rates.
By Karina Imran & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by positive domestic sentiment ahead of the Negeri Sembilan state election, although caution ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting capped gains.
