Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As US Treasury Yields Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by a softer greenback and easing US Treasury yields, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback Amid 'Economic D-Day' Uncertainty

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the greenback on Monday as the threat of an “economic D-Day” on Iran, policy risks ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium and continued instability in the US Treasury market spurred caution.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Monday, supported by Malaysia’s strong economic data, an analyst said.

Ringgit Poised To See Profit-taking After This Week's Strong Rally

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to experience profit-taking next week following its strong rally over the last six trading days.

Ringgit Ends Week On Strong Footing As US Bond Market Concerns Weigh On US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week on a strong footing against the US dollar despite higher United States Treasury yields.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against most major currencies but eased slightly against the US dollar on Friday as investors turned cautious amid escalating tensions between the United States (US) and Iran, an economist said.

Ringgit Stays Bullish Vs US Dollar At Close As US Debt Weighs On Greenback

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its bullish momentum to close higher against the US dollar on Thursday, as the US national debt, which surpassed US$40 trillion for the first time, weighed on the greenback.

Ringgit Gains As US Debt Weighs On Greenback, Easing Rate Hike Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday as concerns over the rising US government debt weighed on the greenback, dimming expectations of a US interest rate hike, an economist said.

Ringgit Firms Against Greenback At Close On Late Buying Ahead of FOMC Minutes

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to close higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by last-minute buying ahead of the release of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes later tonight.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar As Fed Rate Hike Expectations Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, supported by expectations that the possibility of a US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike at its September meeting has receded, an economist said.

Ringgit Extends Gains To Close Higher Vs Major, Regional Currencies

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to close higher against major and regional currencies on Tuesday, as declining expectations of a US Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September weighed on the greenback.

Indonesia’s External Debt Rises 4.4 Pct To US$453.4 Bln In Q2 2026 - BI

JAKARTA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s external debt rose 4.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to US$453.4 billion (US$1=RM4.05) in the second quarter of 2026, driven by higher public external debt amid a slower contraction in private-sector debt.