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Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against Greenback Amid Focus On Fed Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday amid continued focus on the United States (US) Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate outlook.

Ringgit Opens Flat Against Greenback As Traders Reassess US Rate Hike Prospects

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mostly flat against the US dollar on Monday as traders reassessed the likelihood of a United States (US) interest rate hike following a weaker-than-expected US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data.

Tomei Calls For Import Duty Waiver On Stamped Gold Bars

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Tomei Consolidated Bhd hopes the government will exempt imported stamped gold bars from the 10 per cent import duty to keep gold investment affordable for ordinary Malaysians.

Ringgit Forecast To Trade At RM4.05-RM4.07 Against US Dollar Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between RM4.05 and RM4.07 against the US dollar next week, with market attention likely to centre on the United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes and Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.

Gold Futures To Trade Range-bound With Upward Bias Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade range-bound with an upward bias next week.

KLCI Futures Likely To Trade Within 1,670–1,690 Range Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures are expected to remain cautiously positive next week, trading within the 1,670-1,690 points range, supported by bargain hunting, easing external pressures, and improving regional sentiment.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar On Favourable Asian Currency Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar at the close of the trading week, supported by favourable Asian currency sentiment following the latest United States Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data.

Rebound In Banking Stocks Lifts Bursa Malaysia At Close

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended Friday’s trade with a bounce on the back of a rally in banking stocks as investor sentiment improved following softer-than-expected US labour market data.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Midday Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its gains at midday, tracking advances across regional markets as sustained buying interest in heavyweight counters continued to provide support.

Ringgit Opens Firmer As US Jobs Data Eases Rate Hike Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday after weaker-than-expected US jobs data for June reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could adopt a more cautious approach to interest rates.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar, Regional Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar and regional currencies today as the greenback remained subdued following a lack of clear guidance on the United States interest rate outlook.

IPPFA Maintains Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.6 Pct Despite Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- IPP Financial Advisers (IPPFA) has maintained its 2026 Malaysia gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.6 per cent despite global uncertainty, supported by resilient domestic demand, private investment and a gradual recovery in external trade.