Ringgit Likely To Trade Within Narrow Range Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade within a narrow range against the US dollar next week as external drivers remain dominant.

Gold Futures Likely To Remain Well-supported Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures are expected to remain well-supported next week, underpinned by inflationary concerns as oil prices are expected to remain high. 

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar On Strong 1Q GDP Estimate

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), said an analyst.

Ringgit Extends Gains Against Greenback, Major Currencies, Eyes GDP Estimate

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar and other major currencies on Friday, supported by firm domestic sentiment, as markets await Malaysia’s advance estimate of first-quarter 2026 (1Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) at noon, which could further underpin the local currency.

Ringgit Rebounds vs US Dollar Ahead Of 1Q GDP Estimate Tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), due tomorrow.

Ringgit Edges Up Vs Greenback On US-Iran Talks Hope

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar today, supported by optimism that renewed US-Iran talks could ease tensions along key global oil routes.

Ringgit Eases Versus Greenback On Profit-taking After Recent Gains

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today on profit-taking following recent gains, said an analyst.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Optimism Over Potential US-Iran Diplomatic Breathrough

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Wednesday, lifted by optimism over a potential United States-Iran diplomatic breakthrough, said a dealer.

Ringgit Firms At 3.94 Vs US Dollar On US-Iran Talk Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today, climbing to the 3.94 level against the US dollar, supported by improved sentiment on expectations of diplomatic progress following reports of a possible second-round US-Iran talks.

Ringgit Revisits 3.95 Against Greenback On US-Iran Talks Hopes

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to the 3.95 level against the US dollar at today’s close, buoyed by hopes of a second round of talks between the United States and Iran, an analyst said.

Energy Security A Strategic National Priority, No Longer Optional -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Energy security is no longer optional, but it has become a strategic national priority due to recent escalations and the disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz that have sent shockwaves through the global energy market, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Ringgit Jumps 135 Basis Points To 3.96 Against US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped 135 basis points to rebound to the 3.96 level against the US dollar at the opening today, supported by improved global risk sentiment amid expectations of a potential second-round negotiation between the US and Iran.