MUFG Bank Ltd anticipates that the ringgit will fortify to 3.70 against the U.S. dollar by the end of 2026. This expectation is bolstered by an enduring appreciation cycle fueled by robust structural fundamentals. Predictions by Senior Currency Analyst Lloyd…
The dollar was marginally weaker on Monday, as increasing expectations of a U.S.-Sino trade deal led investors to shift away from the safety of the greenback into riskier assets. Both the United States and China reported progress in five days of negotiations…
The ringgit is expected to face a challenging upcoming week as the market uncertainty over trade tensions and a slowdown in the global economy encourage investors to remain risk-off. FXTM Research Global Head of Currency Strategy Jameel Ahmad said that the…
The Malaysian stock market and the ringgit, which have seen constant pressure since the surprise outcome of the 14th general election, are unlikely to change course anytime soon as the US action to slap tariffs on imports from China is expected to increase…
The ringgit marched higher against the US dollar today, appreciating by 59% since it was last seen in April 2016, said Oanda Head of Trading for Asia Pacific, Stephen Innes. At 6pm, the local note ended at 3.8840/8870 against the greenback from 3.9110/9140 on…
Retailers have experienced a major drop in sales with some registering a more than 40% decline over festive periods in the second half of the year, the Malaysian Employers’ Federation (MEF) said today. MEF executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan said…