KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The ringgit closed higher against the United States (US) dollar for the third consecutive day as the greenback’s safe-haven status weakened due to a mix of slowing US economic data, tariff uncertainty, and unpredictable policymaking, prompting traders to look elsewhere.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The ringgit extended its positive run against the US dollar today as a result of a weakening greenback following greater uncertainties on the US government’s import tariffs that led to weak business and consumer sentiment, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening today as the greenback weakened after the US government upheld its decision to impose import tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The ringgit closed slightly higher against the United States (US) dollar on Tuesday as broader macro forces kept a floor under the domestic currency, despite the US tariff barrage rattling global markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 4 — The ringgit kicked off the day by opening higher against the US dollar on Tuesday amid traders awaiting details of the United States tariff implementation, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The ringgit closed lower against the United States (US) dollar on Monday as the forex market tiptoes into the week on high alert, stuck in a “wait and see” mode, as traders hedge their bets ahead of Donald Trump’s tariff D-Day tomorrow.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The ringgit is expected to rise against the United States (US) dollar this year, averaging at RM4.23 against the greenback but at a slower pace due to evolving US monetary policy, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar tomorrow amid cautious trading ahead of the United States government’s import tariff imposition on Canada and Mexico as well as China.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Cautious market sentiment and a lack of local catalysts have led the ringgit to trade easier against the US dollar at the opening today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — The ringgit weakened further against the United States (US) dollar amid mixed market sentiments following the US government’s preparations to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico in early March.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — The ringgit opened marginally higher against the United States dollar amid mixed market sentiment with the US Federal Reserve, which is likely to continue its interest rate cuts, with bond yields sliding amid uncertainties over tariffs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The ringgit extended its decline against the greenback at today’s close, following a weaker-than-expected United States (US) consumer confidence report.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar at the opening today after a weaker-than-expected US consumer confidence report weighed on the greenback, reinforcing the narrative that monetary policy easing in the United States should remain intact this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — The ringgit weakened against the United States (US) dollar at close today, after reaching a nearly three-week high, highlighting the challenges of breaking below the RM4.40 level following US President Donald Trump's announcement that tariffs on Mexico and Canada will proceed as planned.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar this morning with further attempts expected to break below the RM4.40 level as traders and investors observe the next move in respect to US tariffs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The ringgit extended its gains to close stronger against the United States (US) dollar on Monday, supported by easing US-China trade tension and weaker US economic data that initially pressured the dollar.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade after reaching a nearly three-week high last Friday, buoyed by softer-than-expected US economic data released last week.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — The ringgit rose against the US dollar in early trade as investors remained cautious about the policies of US President Donald Trump's administration, particularly on tariffs and geopolitics, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The ringgit rose on Thursday, bolstered by indications from United States (US) President Donald Trump regarding a potential trade deal with China.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The ringgit ended higher on Wednesday against a muted United States (US) dollar ahead of the release of the US Federal Reserve’s (US Fed) January policy meeting minutes.
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