KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar in early trade on Monday despite the cautious sentiment following US President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs against BRICS nations if they were to create a rival currency to the greenback.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — The ringgit closed marginally higher against the greenback in the month's final trading day, reflecting broader strength in some regional currencies.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — The ringgit ended flat against the US dollar on Thursday in a quiet trading session due to significantly reduced demand from key investors ahead of the US Thanksgiving holiday.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, buoyed by the US Federal Reserve’s (US Fed) latest meeting minutes, which were perceived as less hawkish than anticipated and kept the rate-cutting narrative alive.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — The ringgit closed lower against the greenback today after United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 — The ringgit closed higher against the United States (US) dollar on Monday, buoyed by a decline in US bond yields after the appointment of Scott Bessent as the US Treasury Secretary.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, lifted by a brief easing in the dollar's strength after an election-driven surge, analysts said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, snapping two days of gains, as the US presidential election results poured in.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The ringgit continued to be on a stronger footing against the United States (US) dollar today after recent weakness as the markets anticipate a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (US Fed).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — The ringgit is likely to trade on a cautious tone next week ahead of the US Presidential election on November 5.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — The ringgit eased slightly at the close against the US dollar on Friday ahead of the release of the American non-farm payroll (NFP) data later tonight and the United States (US) presidential election next week.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar today as looming risks surrounding next week’s US election kept investors cautious.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today after US job openings dropped to the lowest level in more than three and a half years in September, sustaining the narrative for more interest rate cuts in the United States.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The ringgit closed lower against the United States (US) dollar on Thursday as the “Trump trade” lifted the greenback while China’s stimulus plans continued to fail to ignite excitement.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar and other major currencies at the close today, driven by positive sentiment ahead of the tabling of the national budget this Friday (October 18), said SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The ringgit depreciated against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday amid a sharp fall in the price of oil and on continued expectations of a smaller cut in US interest rates going forward.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by stronger demand for the greenback amid rising United States (US) Treasury bond yields, said SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The ringgit is projected to trade sideways against the US dollar next week amid worries over China’s economy and rising geopolitical risks, ahead of Malaysia’s Budget 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The ringgit opened firmer against the greenback on Friday, gaining support ahead of the release of the United States (US) Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) data later today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The ringgit is expected to continue appreciating next week, despite traders remaining cautious about key United States (US) economic indicators.
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