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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.

Falling Oil Prices Ease Inflation Concerns For Malaysia And Global Economy

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Falling crude oil prices are expected to ease inflationary pressures in Malaysia and globally, reducing concerns that central banks may need to keep interest rates higher for longer, economists said.

Ringgit Opens Firmer On Stronger Investor Sentiment, FDI Surge

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.

Ringgit Opens Easier As Strong US Data Supports Dollar

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.

Ringgit Eases Vs Greenback, Mostly Up Against Other Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Monday, but strengthened against other major currencies amid cautious trading as market players closely watched West Asia geopolitical tensions unfolding.

Ringgit Expected To Stay Softer Vs US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade on a softer note against the US dollar next week amid persistent expectations of a possible US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike later this year.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, recovering from yesterday's sharp decline amid cautious market sentiment following the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) latest policy decision.

Malaysia To 'Seriously' Look Into Expanding Settling Foreign Trade Payments In Local Currencies -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will “seriously” explore using local currencies with trading partners to mitigate volatile foreign exchange risks, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Ringgit Opens Easier Against US Dollar

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday as sentiment turned cautious after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) adopted a hawkish tone, driving US Treasury yields higher.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Fed Rate Hold Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16  (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will keep interest rates unchanged amid easing inflation concerns and lower US Treasury yields.

Improved Market Sentiment Lifts Ringgit At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its upward momentum, opening firmer on Monday against the US dollar and other major currencies, supported by improved risk sentiment following signs of easing geopolitical tensions.