KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The ringgit opened lower against the United States (US) dollar on Thursday, tracking gains in the US Dollar Index (DXY), as markets responded to signs that US President Donald Trump may be softening his stance on tariff policy.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — The ringgit opened almost flat against the dollar, as market sentiment remained fixated on the US President’s conflicting remarks about the Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman’s position.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at the opening today, with the local note poised to test its immediate support level at RM4.36.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The ringgit jumped to its highest level in almost six months, against the United States dollar at the close today, touching the 4.36 level amid concerns over ongoing tariff tensions.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar today, touching the 4.39-level as uncertainty over US trade policy weighed on the greenback amid ongoing negotiations with Japan and the European Union.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The ringgit is expected to trade flat next week, potentially trading at around RM4.41 to RM4.42, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — The ringgit eased against the United States (US) dollar at the close today following the announcement of a lower-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth estimate for Malaysia for the first quarter (1Q) of 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening today, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to hover below the 100-point mark amid persistent uncertainty over the US-China trade tensions.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, but trading remained range-bound as traders continued to monitor uncertainties surrounding US tariff policies.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar on Wednesday, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) edged up slightly to 100.215 points after staying below the 100-point mark in recent days.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as market sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing inconsistencies in US import tariff policies, with the White House reportedly planning new levies on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — The ringgit extended its gains to open higher against the US dollar today, as the greenback weakened to a fresh three-year low amid escalating US-China trade tensions.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 — The ringgit is expected to extend its gains against the US dollar next week, potentially trading between 4.41 and 4.42, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The ringgit ended the week firmer against the US dollar, supported by weaker sentiment towards the greenback amid escalating US-China trade tensions.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as investors remained cautious after Washington announced a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Uncertainties in the foreign exchange market will continue to prevail until there is greater clarity on policy direction, particularly regarding the tariff lengths, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — The ringgit ended firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, snapping a three-day losing streak following US President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar today as the greenback weakened following United States President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs, an economist said.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The ringgit closed weaker against the United States (US) dollar today, weighed down by cautious market sentiment following reports of a 104 per cent tariff imposed on China, indicating the likelihood of a prolonged trade war.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The ringgit continued to close lower against the United States (US) dollar, weighed down by lingering market concerns over US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.