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 opens flat against USD
The ringgit remained unchanged at 4.4295/4350 compared to the greenback from last Friday's close of 4.4295/4350.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Positive sentiment pushes ringgit to strengthen vs greenback at the opening
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the USD/MYR would linger near its immediate support level of RM4.40 today.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Ringgit opens easier against US dollar but firmer vs other major currencies
The ringgit would maintain its tight range against the greenback at around RM4.71 today, said Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Ringgit opens lower against US dollar, mostly higher versus other major currencies
The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, extending its downtrend from yesterday's closing due to higher demand for greenback.
Thu May 30 2024
Ringgit retreats to open easier ahead of US inflation readings
At 9 am, the ringgit eased versus the greenback to 4.7310/7350.
Tue May 14 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
Ringgit weakens at opening as economic data continue to prop up US dollar
The ringgit slipped further against the US dollar when the market opened today, as positive US economic data points continued to support the greenback.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Ringgit opens higher vs greenback amidst Fed's interest rate decision
The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday after the United States Federal Reserve decided to maintain its interest rate at 5.5 per cent.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Ringgit ends slightly higher tracking the positive equity market
The ringgit ended slightly higher against the US dollar today on mild demand, tracking the positive sentiment on the equity market despite the firmer greenback, analysts said.
Fri Sep 22 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
Ringgit rebounds to open marginally higher vs US dollar
At 9.08 am, the ringgit rose to 4.2935/2985 against the greenback from Tuesday's close of 4.2995/3055.
Wed Feb 08 2023
Ringgit retreats slightly as US dollar strengthens
The ringgit reversed from yesterday's gains to open slightly lower against the US dollar amid stronger sentiment for the greenback as traders remained cautious.
Tue Jan 17 2023
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
Ringgit opens higher vs US dollar backed by solid economic data
At 9 am, the local note rose 20 basis points to 4.3700/3760 against the greenback from Monday's close of 4.3720/3765.
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