Ringgit Opens Marginally Lower As Strong US GDP Supports Dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar on Friday as stronger-than-expected US economic data boosted the greenback.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar on Friday as stronger-than-expected US economic data boosted the greenback.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its uptrend for the third consecutive day, closing higher against the US dollar, major currencies and ASEAN peers on Thursday as investors await the United States (US) Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data later tonight.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia strengthened its air connectivity with China and Indonesia through the launch of four new international services by Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Wings Air and AirAsia, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar today, extending yesterday’s gains as investor sentiment improved after data showed Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) surged 41.2 per cent to RM65.9 billion in 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP) Phase 2, Part 1 (Malaysia-Singapore, 100 megawatts (MW)) has supplied 30.6 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity and generated revenue of RM23.06 million as of April 2026.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to close higher against the US dollar and other major currencies, as well as ASEAN peers, on Wednesday, supported by stronger-than-expected economic data in Malaysia, which boosted investor confidence and market sentiment.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened easier against the US dollar this morning and is expected to remain range-bound ahead of the United States' Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation report due on Thursday.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s losses to end higher against the US dollar and ASEAN currencies, and was mostly firmer against other major currencies on Tuesday as investors await the United States Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) June data release tonight.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bakery products manufacturer HSS Holdings Bhd plans to strengthen its presence across Southeast Asia (SEA), capitalising on rising demand for halal products following its Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market debut.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as peace negotiations in West Asia made progress, an analyst said.
By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil
JAKARTA, June 22 (Bernama) -- Indonesia will roll out a Rp26.34 trillion (Rp1 mln=RM231.2) economic stimulus package in the second half of 2026, which includes transport incentives, employment programmes and food assistance measures.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar on Monday, as growing uncertainties surrounding the West Asia conflict and expectations of a potential United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike fuelled demand for the greenback.