Ringgit Opens Higher As Weaker US Data Weighs On Dollar
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.
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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.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia Bhd is set to unveil its strategic roadmap for 2027-2030 in the fourth quarter of this year (4Q 2026), outlining initiatives to accelerate market growth, diversify revenue streams and strengthen the exchange’s long-term competitiveness.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- YTL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (YTL Hospitality REIT) recorded a higher net profit of RM240.74 million for the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026), compared to RM148.55 million in FY2025.
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) -- Co-opbank Pertama (CBP) is organising the Muzakarah Muamalat Kewangan Islam (MMKI) 2026 event, themed “Between Reality and Perception: Empowering the Narrative of Islamic Banking, Reputation, and Credibility of the Islamic Financial System”, to strengthen the ecosystem and elevate Islamic finance.
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 Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, July 28 (Bernama) -- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recorded a net profit of S$20.0 billion (S$1=RM3.16) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2025/26), driven by strong investment gains.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s resilient growth, durable trade surplus and disciplined monetary framework are expected to underpin the ringgit through the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), with the local currency projected to trade within the 3.90-4.20 range against the US dollar, said Juwai IQI global chief economist Shan Saeed.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Despite the energy supply shock, Malaysia’s economy remains well on track to grow by four to five per cent, likely towards the upper end of the range, with manageable inflation in 2026, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.