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 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its upward momentum at midday, supported by bargain hunting in selected heavyweight stocks after profit-taking weighed on the market in the early morning session.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Monday amid uncertainties over the free flow of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and the resilience of the United States economy, an analyst said.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a narrow band next week as investors navigate a packed calendar ahead of key economic data releases amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty.
By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) – At its current level of 2.75 per cent, the overnight policy rate (OPR) remains appropriate and consistent with Malaysia’s growth and inflation trajectory, said Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Sri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) highlights the growing importance of structural reforms and investment policies in driving Malaysia's long-term growth, with monetary policy providing a stable backdrop for economic expansion, according to an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors returned to the Malaysian bond market in June, recording net inflows of RM4.9 billion compared with net outflows of RM4.3 billion in May, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and continued confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed today, tracking regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over temporary supply disruptions in Thailand and a weaker ringgit against the US dollar.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Tuesday, weighed down by softer near-term demand from China and weaker economic data from the United States.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the US dollar on Thursday as easing concerns over the United States' monetary policy outlook lifted sentiment following remarks by US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials on interest rates.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today as market participants stayed cautious ahead of key United States economic data due later tonight.