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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),...

Rupee extended its losing streak for the fourth straight session on Wednesday, closing 45 paise lower at 86.71 (provisional) against the US dollar, amid heightened global tariff tensions. This decline came despite the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to reduce the key interest rate by 25 basis points to stimulate growth. Forex traders noted that, although global crude oil prices fell sharply and the US dollar weakened, the Indian currency remained under pressure due to persistent foreign fund outflows and muted sentiment in domestic equity markets. At the interbank foreign...

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...

NEW YORK: Investors bought into safe havens such as the dollar, yen and Swiss franc on Monday as concerns about a global recession heightened following US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on trading partners. Global markets plunged on Monday, with Wall Street stocks trading lower after Asian shares sank, as investors wagered the mounting risk of a deep economic downturn could lead to a cut in US interest rates as early as May. The risk-sensitive Australian and New Zealand dollars, as well as the Swedish and Norwegian crowns, all dropped...

With around 180 currencies in use worldwide, it’s a difficult task to keep an eye on them all, especially when exchange rates cause constant fluctuations in how they perform. There is a huge range of factors which can push a currency up, or down, the global rankings, including low inflation, interest rates and exports.But what are the strongest currencies in the world? According to smartasset, a currency is classified as strong when it is worth more than another’s. In a country with a stronger currency, it would mean it would...

With around 180 currencies in use worldwide, it’s a difficult task to keep an eye on them all, especially when exchange rates cause constant fluctuations in how they perform. There is a huge range of factors which can push a currency up, or down, the global rankings, including low inflation, interest rates and exports.But what are the strongest currencies in the world? According to smartasset, a currency is classified as strong when it is worth more than another’s. In a country with a stronger currency, it would mean it would...

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...

Trump fired up global trade tensions by announcing a baseline 10% tariff on all imports starting 5 April, with reciprocal tariffs on specific countries from 9 April. India will be hit with a 27% additional tariff, while China’s rate soars to 54%, up from the previous 20%. Gift Nifty futures took a hit earlier this morning, dropping nearly 2%, while Indian benchmark indices Nifty 50 and S&P BSE Sensex fell 1% in pre-open trade. However, Nifty 50 and Sensex later trimmed some losses, ending the day’s trade 0.35% and 0.42%...

Trump fired up global trade tensions by announcing a baseline 10% tariff on all imports starting 5 April, with additional reciprocal tariffs on specific countries from 9 April. India will be hit with a 27% tariff, while China’s rate soars to 54%, up from the previous 20%. Gift Nifty futures took a hit earlier this morning, dropping nearly 2%, while Indian benchmark indices Nifty 50 and S&P BSE Sensex fell 1% in pre-open trade. However, Nifty 50 and Sensex later trimmed some losses, ending the day’s trade 0.35% and 0.42%...

Indian stock markets have staged an impressive recovery in March, rebounding from a protracted period of negative returns that began in October. India has been one of the best performing markets in the last few weeks. The recovery in stock markets is driven by a change in stance of foreign portfolio investors. In the last two weeks of March, FPIs have been net buyers due to aggressive buying of Indian debt. The spate of selling in the equity market has slowed down considerably, compared to the previous months. Supported by...