Ringgit Rises As Soft US Data Weighs On Greenback
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at Thursday's opening, supported by weaker-than-expected US economic data, an analyst said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at Thursday's opening, supported by weaker-than-expected US economic data, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The government is reminding the public and businesses not to become complacent or underestimate the economic and supply chain impacts following Iran's declaration of the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower on Wednesday amid concerns over rising palm oil production and inventories in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to keep its 2026 fiscal deficit broadly on track despite allocating an additional RM25 billion for fuel subsidies, with the deficit to come in at 3.6 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Wednesday, despite gains across regional rubber futures markets.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed lower as investors locked in profits following three consecutive sessions of gains, with banking and oil and gas counters leading the decline.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian ringgit is expected to remain one of the region's better-performing currencies alongside the Singapore dollar, supported by solid economic fundamentals and impact of higher oil prices, even in a stronger US dollar environment, according to Standard Chartered Bank.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- There is no need to review current projections under Budget 2027 based on the government’s fiscal performance for the first half of 2026, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s second quarter (2Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to moderate to 4.8-5.0 per cent from 5.4 per cent in 1Q 2026, an economist said.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their gains on Tuesday, tracking stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of the release of the US inflation data for June amid continued geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, with the benchmark index gaining 0.86 per cent on sustained buying interest in banking stocks.