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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 ― The ringgit extended its losses against the US dollar at the opening today, as emerging market currencies continued to be hit by the strengthening greenback following the strong economic data from the world’s largest economy. At 9.02am, the ringgit declined 160 basis...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 ― The ringgit retreated from its four-day winning streak in the early trade as the market sentiment turned cautious ahead of the announcement of the new Cabinet line-up expected at 11am today, as well as mild profit-taking following the recent gains, dealers said. At 9am, the...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 ― The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar today amidst mixed sentiments, coupled with the weaker oil price, a dealer said. At 9.01am, the local currency eased to 4.1170/1190 against the greenback from yesterday's close of 4.1165/1175. At press time, the...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 ― The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar today, as investors returned to safe-haven currencies due to cautious sentiment on the global market, a dealer said. At 9.05am, the local currency declined to 4.1400/1450 against the greenback from yesterday’s close...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 ― The ringgit extended yesterday’s losses against the US dollar at opening today after the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes, which indicated that the US economy was improving rapidly and could lead to a tighter monetary policy. At 9am, the...

Friday, 23 Apr 2021 10:02 AM MYT At 9am, the local unit stood at 4.1130/1170 versus the greenback from yesterdays close of 4.1105/1145. — AFP pic Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 ― The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar this morning amidst mixed indicators of a stronger greenback, lower United States’ (US) Treasury yields and stabilising oil prices, a dealer said. At 9am, the local unit stood at 4.11...

Wednesday, 21 Apr 2021 10:00 AM MYT At 9am, the local unit stood at 4.1180/1230, marginally lower against 4.1130/1180 at yesterdays close. — Reuters pic Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 ― The ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar at opening today due to concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic in the region, as well as the hawkish US Federal Reserves tone that validated a bullish US dollar view, a dealer sai...

Tuesday, 09 Mar 2021 10:05 AM MYT At 9am, the local note dropped to 4.1180/1230 against the US dollar from 4.1050/1100 at yesterdays close. — Reuters pic Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 ― The ringgit further extended its weakness at the opening against the US dollar today, on firmer buying support for the greenback on elevated US bond yields, analysts said. At 9am, the local note dropped to 4.1180/1230 against the US d...

Thursday, 14 Jan 2021 09:54 AM MYT At 9am, the local note traded at 4.0420/0450 against the US dollar from yesterday’s closing of 4.0410/0460. — Picture by Hari Anggara Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 ― The ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar today due to the lack of buying interest, in spite of the greenback’s weaker performance, said an analyst. At 9am, the local note traded at 4.0420/0450 agains...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 ― The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar this morning as the local Covid-19 cases had surged to its highest daily level since the start of the pandemic. At 9am, the local currency retreated to 4.0370/0430 versus the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0350/0410....