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KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and other major and regional currencies today as the greenback remained weak amid continued concerns over US fiscal policy.At 6pm, the local note jumped to 4.2285/2345 versus the US dollar from yesterday’s close of 4.2705/2765.Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the US House of Representatives’ approval for a sweeping tax and spending bill has added to worries over the credit outlook of the United States.“This corresponds with the recent sovereign rating...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The ringgit retreated versus the US dollar at the close today due to renewed concerns over global economic uncertainties and mixed signals from the United States’ (US) monetary policy front, said an economist.At 6 pm, the local currency dropped to 4.3835/3905 against the greenback, from Monday’s close of 4.3670/3735.Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit saw some slight correction against the US dollar at RM4.3850 from the previous day’s closing.“The degree of uncertainties remained, but traders may have...

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade flat next week, potentially trading at around RM4.41 to RM4.42, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid. He said that United States (US) President Donald Trump indicated a reluctance to keep raising the tariff against China as it might impact the trade between the two nations. Additionally, He said several US Federal Reserve officials, including Christopher Waller and Austan Goolsbee, are scheduled to share their thoughts on the current state of the...

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, driven by a weaker greenback amid global trade tensions, said an analyst. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Afzanizam Rashid said the situation with the US tariff remains highly fluid as Chinese president Xi Jinping visited the Asean countries this week. “The weakening of the greenback was surprising as the US dollar, a safe-haven currency, would normally thrive during heightened uncertainties. “Such dynamics would complicate how traders and investors would position themselves in times like this,” he told...

By Siti Noor Afera Abu KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week firmer against the US dollar, supported by weaker sentiment towards the greenback amid escalating US-China trade tensions. At 6 pm, the local currency rose to 4.4200/4265 against the US dollar, up from Thursday’s close of 4.4670/4730. Year to date, the ringgit has strengthened by 1.09 per cent. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit’s appreciation aligned with the decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY),...

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors stayed on the sidelines amid concerns over reciprocal tariff rates set to take effect on April 9, prompting a more cautious tone in the market. At 8.05 am, the local note slipped to 4.4900/5100 against the greenback from Monday’s close of 4.4775/4840. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the US Dollar Index (DXY) had risen steadily to 103.26, reflecting stronger demand...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — The ringgit ended the week on a firmer footing against the US dollar amidst uncertainties over the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States (US) administration, said an analyst. At 6 pm, the ringgit traded higher at 4.4335/4400 against the greenback from Thursday’s close of 4.4400/4460.Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said that while the tariff rate was steep at 24 per cent, room for negotiation is widely open.“Hence, hope for Malaysia and other countries to get a better deal...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar this morning as investors viewed Malaysia’s political and policy stability favourably among emerging markets, boosting the currency’s appeal amid mixed global sentiment. At 8 am, the ringgit stood at 4.4340/4410 against the greenback, up from yesterday’s close of 4.4355/4390. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said that despite global challenges, the ringgit had remained resilient, gaining 0.85 per cent year to date and ranking as the fourth-best performing currency in Asia. According...