KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — The economy is expected to grow steadily this year by over 5 per cent, supported by strategic investment, robust fiscal management and economic resilience, said the Finance Ministry.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 — The ringgit is expected to trade at around RM4.50 to the US dollar next week, with investors being cautious ahead of the US inflation report as well as a series of speeches by US Federal Reserve (US Fed) officials scheduled during the period.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s loss to close higher against the US dollar on Friday, driven by renewed demand despite the greenback’s positive momentum.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — The ringgit was slightly up against the US dollar in early trade in the scenario of a hawkish US Federal Reserve (Fed) tone and positive economic data, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, extending yesterday’s losses as bullish global economic outlook provided support for the greenback.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The ringgit opened flat against the strengthening US dollar today amid rising demand for the greenback following the release of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) minutes, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — The ringgit retreated from yesterday’s gains to close lower against the US dollar on Wednesday, as positive data from the United States prompted investors to return to the greenback.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar but rose versus other major currencies amid rising greenback demand, following the release of key United States economic data yesterday, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The ringgit rebounded from recent losses to close higher against the US dollar on Tuesday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the United States dollar, bolstered by a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) after the release of US economic data, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies amid cautious sentiment ahead of the People's Bank of China (PBoC) fixing today, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 — The ringgit is expected to trade on a softer note against the United States (US) dollar, remaining within a narrow range next week.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — The ringgit extended its loss to close lower against the US dollar on Friday as robust US jobs data held the greenback at a near two-year high.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — The ringgit finished lower against the US dollar on the first trading day of the year on continuous demand for the greenback due to concerns over the US Federal Reserve’s (US Fed) potential decision to cut interest rates in 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar this morning, despite rising demand for the safe-haven currency amid ongoing global economic uncertainties and heightened geopolitical risks, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar today, weighed down by a lack of catalysts during the holiday-shortened week, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — The ringgit is set to exhibit softness next week during the last period of trading in 2024 and the start of 2025, with movements likely ranging between 4.47 and 4.50.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — The ringgit held steady against a strong US dollar, closing little changed from yesterday's level.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — The ringgit maintained its upward momentum and opened higher against the US dollar today, despite the greenback's strength driven by expectations about the United States (US) administration’s trade policy.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 — The ringgit finished stronger against the US dollar today, supported by rising oil prices which benefitted Malaysia as an oil exporter.