Ringgit rebounds, opens slightly higher against US dollar
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid expects the ringgit to remain soft against the US dollar, driven by external events.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Ringgit opens slightly higher against US dollar
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the US presidential election next week will be high on the agenda.
Mon Oct 28 2024
ANALYSIS - Spurred by shared grievances, BRICS gathers pace
The BRICS club of emerging economies may be a long way from rivalling the IMF or challenging US dollar dominance.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Ringgit extends positive momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit traded higher against the US Dollar in today's early session, driven by continued buying interest towards the local currency.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Ringgit opens marginally higher vs US dollar, traders await Budget 2025
Dr. Mohd Afzanizam says Budget 2025, set for tabling today, is key, with traders likely focusing on next years fiscal deficit targets.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Ringgit rises against US dollar on Budget 2025 outlook
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said attention on Friday's budget announcement would drive market sentiment this week.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on firmer oil prices
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid expects the ringgit to remain soft as the tension in the Middle East has yet to subside.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Ringgit opens marginally higher vs US dollar as traders assess Feds next move
Traders are reassessing their stand on the US Fed's next move given the high possibility that a soft-landing scenario would materialise.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Ringgit kicks off the week in steady mode, bullish outlook remains
The ringgit opened almost flat and is expected to retain its bullish trend as the US Fed rate cut last week signalled a soft landing for the US economic growth
Mon Sep 23 2024
Ringgit opens stronger vs greenback amid hopes of US rate cuts
At the opening, the ringgit traded mostly lower against a basket of major currencies.
Tue Sep 17 2024
Ringgit breaches 4.30 level against US dollar, hits 20-month high
The market appears to be expecting a Fed rate cut of between 25 and 50 basis points, says Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Ringgit opens higher against weakening US dollar
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the US Dollar Index (DXY) slipped 0.31 per cent to 101.366.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Ringgit edges higher vs US dollar after BNM holds rate at 3 pct
BNM held the interest rate steady as the current monetary policy stance remains supportive of the economy.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Ringgit opens slightly higher against US dollar
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the US equities market fell quite significantly.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Ringgit easier against US dollar but higher versus other major currencies in early trade
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit should stay positive today as the Fed is on track to reduce its interest rates this month.
Mon Sep 02 2024