![Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673833580_Bajet.jpg)
Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will not wait until inflation hits two per cent to cut interest rates.
Tue Jul 16 2024
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Ringgit extends gains versus US dollar in early trade
The ringgit extended its gains to open firmer against the US dollar on Friday, driven by the growing prospect of an interest rate cut.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Bursa Malaysia starts firmer despite Wall Street's mixed performance Bursa Malaysia starts firmer despite Wall Street's mixed performance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712037075_BursaMalaysia.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia starts firmer despite Wall Street's mixed performance
Investors focused on the US Federal Reserve's semi-annual testimony to assess the US economic growth and monetary policy paths.
Tue Jul 09 2024
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Ringgit easier vs US dollar amid expectations of tight US monetary policy
A chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit is expected to move in a narrow range today.
Mon May 13 2024
![Khazanah Nasional records better profit from operations of RM5.9 bln in FY2023 Khazanah Nasional records better profit from operations of RM5.9 bln in FY2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710138189_TBLOGOKHAZANAH.jpg)
Khazanah Nasional records better profit from operations of RM5.9 bln in FY2023
Its stronger performance driven by higher dividends and distributions from investee companies, fair value gains and capital preservation.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid surging Treasury yields US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid surging Treasury yields](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41698898150_JeromePowell.jpg)
US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid surging Treasury yields
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25-5.5 per cent, as yields on long-term US Treasury bonds have spiked in recent months, reported Xinhua.
Thu Nov 02 2023
![Malaysia, a premier investment hub in Asia, says expert Malaysia, a premier investment hub in Asia, says expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673938463_patrickchang.png)
Malaysia, a premier investment hub in Asia, says expert
The rebranding MITI with the addition of the word 'investment' into it is a good signal to the market that they are serious about growing the economy domestically.
Fri Apr 28 2023
![Ringgit extends gains against greenback on expectation of slower US interest rate hike pace Ringgit extends gains against greenback on expectation of slower US interest rate hike pace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673833580_Bajet.jpg)
Ringgit extends gains against greenback on expectation of slower US interest rate hike pace
The ringgit continued its positive momentum this morning to open slightly higher against the greenback on the expectation of a US Federal Reserve downshift to a 25 basis points interest rate hike.
Mon Jan 16 2023
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US Fed says higher interest rates will remain
Higher interest rates will stay in place until the US Federal Reserve is confident that surging inflation is on a path toward stability, according to a Fed meeting summary released this week.
Fri Jan 06 2023
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Ringgit slips further against US dollar on market uncertainty
The ringgit was traded mostly lower against a basket of major currencies this morning.
Tue Dec 13 2022
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Ringgit opens flat against US dollar
Diniz said that investors are beginning to wonder when the US Federal Reserve will change its monetary policy on interest rates.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![Bursa Malaysia opens higher following upbeat Wall Street performance Bursa Malaysia opens higher following upbeat Wall Street performance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629132832_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia opens higher following upbeat Wall Street performance
At 9.05 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose by 4.08 points to 1,492.88 from yesterday's closing of 1,488.80.
Thu Dec 01 2022
![Ringgit opens almost flat vs US dollar Ringgit opens almost flat vs US dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653624618_duit.jpg)
Ringgit opens almost flat vs US dollar
At 9 am, the local note rose to 4.5050/5100 against the US dollar from yesterday's close of 4.5060/5130.
Wed Nov 30 2022
![Exchange rate not a barometer of health for Malaysia's economy - BNM Governor Exchange rate not a barometer of health for Malaysia's economy - BNM Governor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668153596_GabenorBankNegara.jpg)
Exchange rate not a barometer of health for Malaysia's economy - BNM Governor
Nor Shamsiah said year-to-date, the ringgit has depreciated by 11.2 per cent against the greenback, in line with regional trends.
Fri Nov 11 2022
![US FAA upgrades Malaysia's air safety rating US FAA upgrades Malaysia's air safety rating](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41664846009_SEPANG.jpg)
US FAA upgrades Malaysia's air safety rating
The move came after nearly three years the US FAA took action to restrict Malaysia's airlines from adding new flights to the US.
Tue Oct 04 2022