KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The ringgit opened higher today on expectations that Malaysia will be among the least affected by the US government's implementation of reciprocal tariffs on April 2, given that the country is seen as having one of the lowest tariff rates.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — The ringgit is anticipated to trade within the 4.42–4.45 range against the US dollar next week, with short-term volatility contingent upon broader market dynamics.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on improved sentiment towards the local currency.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the opening today, taking a breather from recent gains as markets assessed the US Federal Reserve’s latest stance, which was seen as mildly dovish yet cautious.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — The ringgit opened higher against the United States (US) dollar after the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) struck a dovish tone on inflation.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) decision on interest rates later tonight.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The ringgit closed easier on Monday as traders and investors remain guarded ahead of the two-day United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting which will begin tomorrow.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The ringgit opened higher today after the United States (US) averted government shutdown, suggesting improved risk appetite sentiment, leading to a weaker US dollar.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The ringgit is expected to remain defensive within the 4.43-4.44 range against the US dollar next week, as cautious investor sentiment continues to strengthen demand for the greenback as a safe-haven currency, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday, as trade war uncertainties weighed on market sentiment.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar as cautious sentiment over the economic outlook prompted some investors to turn to safe-haven assets.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The ringgit closed lower against the United States (US) dollar ahead of the release of the US Producer Price Index (PPI) data amid trade war concerns.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early dealings today, supported by improved buying sentiment for the domestic currency despite a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The ringgit closed lower against the United States (US) dollar on Wednesday on caution ahead of US inflation data later tonight and as the global trade war escalated.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade today as the US Dollar Index (DXY) eased to 103.419 points from 103.900 points previously, despite stronger-than-expected US job openings, an economist said.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The ringgit started the day flat against the US dollar as investors adopted a wait-and-see stance following Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent decision to hold interest rates steady, which weighed on sentiment.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Monday, extending its positive momentum, propelled by mounting expectations of a US Federal Funds Rate cut, which triggered a dramatic plunge in the US Dollar Index (DXY).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The ringgit is likely to remain defensive within the 4.41-4.45 range against the US dollar next week, underpinned by Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent policy status quo and Malaysia's solid macro outlook.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The ringgit extended its rally today to close on the front foot against the US dollar, powered by a more dovish US Federal Reserve (US Fed) outlook and Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to hold rates steady.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the fifth consecutive day as uncertainties over US tariff policies prompted traders and investors to steer clear of riskier assets, an analyst said.