Dollar stuck in narrow band as traders eye Middle East, US data
The dollar traded in a tight range on Tuesday as investors watched for progress on a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while awaiting key U.S. economic data later in the day, which could shape the Federal Reserve's policy path.
China's yuan hits 3-year high; investors eye Mideast peace talks
SHANGHAI: China's yuan inched firmer to hit a more than three-year high against the dollar on Tuesday, but gains were capped as investors cautiously evaluated Middle East peace talks.
Dollar steady as markets await progress on Middle East peace talks
LONDON: The U.S. dollar was steady on Monday after a small weekly loss as investors awaited developments in Middle Eastpeace talks and U.S. jobs data later this week that could shape the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path.
Yuan eases from 3-year peak as factory activity stalls
HONG KONG: China's yuan paused its rally on Monday after climbing to a three-year peak against the dollar, as the latest official survey on factories showed activity stalled in May.
Ringgit ends higher against US dollar on renewed risk appetite
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended the week higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by renewed risk appetite following reports of a possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route.
Ringgit opens higher against US$ in improved sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the greenback on Friday amid news about the possible United States-Iran truce, which is expected to have a positive impact on the local note, said an analyst.
BCorp's net loss widens to RM176.23mil in 3Q26
KUALA LUMPUR: Berjaya Corporation Bhd's (BCorp) net loss widened to RM176.23 million in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q), compared with a net loss of RM92.34 million in the same period a year ago.
Ringgit ends lower against greenback as geopolitical concerns persist
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia increased demand for the greenback amid heightened risk aversion.
Dollar climbs to one-week high as Gulf tensions flare
HONG KONG: The dollar firmed to a one-week high on Thursday as a fresh exchange of airstrikes between Iran and the U.S. dented hopes for a peace deal, while the yen softened towards a level that triggered central bank intervention last month.
Ringgit opens mostly higher against major currencies, slightly lower against greenback
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened mostly higher against major currencies today but eased slightly against the US dollar as investors stayed cautious over ongoing United States-Iran negotiations.
