Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
US imposes sanctions on senior Hamas officials
The Treasury Department says the sanctions targeted the group's representatives abroad.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Malaysia's removal from US Treasury monitoring list indicates balanced, transparent policies - Economist
The list comprises major US trading partners whose currency practices and macroeconomic policies merit close attention.
Fri Nov 15 2024
'Trump trade' surges as he claims victory
US stock futures hit record highs, the dollar surged and Treasury yields jumped, while bitcoin broke $75,000 for the first time.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Anxious global investors brace for long-awaited US election results
Investors are wary of prolonged vote counts and contested results that could fuel volatility.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Musk says US going bankrupt ‘extremely quickly’
The US national debt currently stands at about US$35 trillion, according to the US Treasury Department.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Govt committed to reducing debt-to-GDP ratio to 60% within five years - Treasury sec-gen
The government is committed to reducing its borrowings within a five-year timeframe to ensure a stronger and sustainable fiscal position.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Iran's capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says
The US Treasury is increasing its focus on financing for groups routed through Southeast Asia.
Tue May 07 2024
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar, other major currencies
The ringgit opened slightly higher on Tuesday, driven by mild demand for the domestic note and the weakening of the greenback.
Tue May 07 2024
Emas naik harga susulan konflik Iran-Israel
Harga emas global naik melepasi paras tertinggi baharu iaitu RM11,537.30 seauns atau RM370.93 segram susulan laporan awal membabitkan serangan Iran ke atas Israel.
Mon Apr 15 2024
BNM: Local financial markets affected by global investor sentiments in October 2023
Bank Negara Malaysia said global financial conditions were influenced mainly by the rise in the 10-year United States Treasury yield.
Thu Nov 30 2023
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
PM expresses highest appreciation to Treasury staff in preparing Budget 2024
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed the highest appreciation for the sacrifices made by the Treasury team, which he described as extraordinary and dedicated, in preparing the natio
Thu Oct 12 2023
Ringgit ends on weaker note against US dollar ahead of state elections
The greenback was also supported by higher US 10-year Treasury yields after the release of US inflation data yesterday, an analyst said.
Fri Aug 11 2023
CBT case involving Najib, Irwan postponed because of new development
Today is the first day of the trial of the case involving the former prime minister and the former chief secretary of the treasury.
Mon Apr 03 2023