KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — The ringgit extended its downtrend to open lower against the greenback today, weighed by declining oil prices and after the US central bank delivered a steep interest rate hike.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — The ringgit slipped further to a fresh 24-year low against the US dollar at the opening on Wednesday, in line with lower oil prices as more investors shifted towards safe-haven assets.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — The ringgit slid further against the US dollar at the opening due to increased demand for the greenback as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) reaffirmed its commitment to keep inflation under control, sustaining the expectation of substantial interest rate hikes by the American central bank.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar this morning amid cautious market sentiment due to the development in the United States’ interest rate and global crude oil prices.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — The ringgit rebounded from its loss yesterday to open slightly higher against the US dollar this morning, as cheaper prices due to recent losses prompted investors to return to emerging currencies, including the ringgit.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — The ringgit rebounded from yesterday's loss to open slightly higher against the US dollar today amid mixed sentiments as traders remained cautious ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) upcoming two-day monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting starting tomorrow, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 -- The ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar on Friday as the greenback had strengthened after the initial United States (US) economic data indicated that its economy is still on the right track amid global uncertainties, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has consented to officiate the opening ceremony of the 20th Malaysia Games (Sukma) on September 17.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — The ringgit rebounded to open marginally higher against the US dollar today on renewed buying interest despite the continuous strengthening of the greenback, said a dealer.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Monday due to the lack of buying interest, said a dealer.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — The ringgit eased against the US dollar in the early session today due to the lack of catalysts, said a dealer.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — The ringgit continued to remain higher against the US dollar this morning, following the release of the United States (US) Pending Home Sales data which remained in the negative territory despite a better-than-expected reading, a dealer said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 -- The ringgit extended its weaknesses in the early session against the US dollar today amid a lack of fresh catalysts.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The ringgit extended its downtrend against the US dollar today, opening at its lowest since January 2017 as demand for the greenback continued to surge due to positive readings on the United States (US) economic health, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The ringgit eased against the US dollar today due to firmer demand for the greenback as the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) indicated the possibility of a significant interest rate adjustment to bring the rising inflation under control, analysts said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday as buying interest for the local note continued, backed by the encouraging economic growth data and the easing sentiment for the US dollar due to the latest inflation data, analysts said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The ringgit opened easier against the US dollar on Friday due to mixed sentiments and falling crude oil prices, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — The ringgit opens higher against the US dollar on Thursday, buoyed by rising buying interest despite the falling crude oil price, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, rebounding on renewed buying interest, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The ringgit opened lower versus the US dollar on Monday as the greenback continued to strengthen its appeal as a safe-haven currency amidst the risk-off sentiment in the market, analysts said.