KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at the opening today, with the local note poised to test its immediate support level at RM4.36.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar today, touching the 4.39-level as uncertainty over US trade policy weighed on the greenback amid ongoing negotiations with Japan and the European Union.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today due to expectations that the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) will maintain its tight monetary policy stance, thus supporting the dollar, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — The ringgit depreciated against the US dollar at the close today on mild profit-taking following recent gains, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar at the close today, supported by positive sentiment as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) seemed unlikely to cut interest rates in the near term, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The ringgit traded in a narrow range today at between 4.676 to 4.684 against the US dollar as market players await the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data for February later tonight, said an economist.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The ringgit ended almost unchanged but stayed up against the US dollar today amid cautious sentiment after last week's winning streak, an economist said.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and a basket of other major currencies as well as Asean currencies ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision on the overnight policy rate (OPR) on March 7.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 —The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Thursday, spurred by Bank Negara Malaysia’s comments on its valuation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The ringgit and most of its regional peers were traded lower on Wednesday as the US dollar gained across the board ahead of US inflation data release this week.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed today, influenced by the decline in benchmark crude oil prices as well as a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar on Tuesday as assurances from the government and Bank Negara Malaysia regarding the ringgit's valuation calmed market concerns.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The ringgit finished flat against the US dollar on Monday as the market focused on the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) January 2024 meeting minutes to see what transpired at the first policy meeting of 2024, said AmBank Group Economic Research.

KUALA SELANGOR, Feb 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today closed the Central Zone Madani Rakyat programme held at Kuala Selangor Sports Complex here.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today as the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) seems unlikely to cut the benchmark interest rate in the near term, said an economist.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 —The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close of trading today in line with regional currencies amid uncertainty over a US interest rate cut.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — The ringgit ended slightly higher against the US dollar today, tracking the higher Southeast Asian peers’ currencies following reports that China is seeking to inject funds to bolster markets and investor sentiments.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 -- The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as the greenback weakened due to the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) dovish stance.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — The ringgit closed marginally higher against the weakening US dollar on the last trading day of the week following the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision this week.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The ringgit was marginally lower against the US dollar at today’s close, in line with other emerging market currencies, as investors remained on the sidelines, awaiting the US private employment data scheduled to be released later today.