Finance·Sep 8, 2026
Malaysian Ringgit Strengthens on Strong US Jobs Data
Currency edges higher amid expectations of Federal Reserve rate hike following robust non-farm payrolls report
By Tran Quoc Bao · 3 min ·
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Finance·Aug 31, 2026
China Bond Yields Slide as US Treasuries Face Hawkish Fed Pressure
Diverging monetary policy paths push Chinese 10-year yields near year-low while Warsh signals tighter stance in Jackson Hole
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Finance·Aug 26, 2026
Ringgit Gains Ground as Traders Await Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole Address
Malaysia's currency strengthened against the dollar on softer US Treasury yields and a weaker greenback, with market focus shifting to the Federal Reserve's policy signals this week.
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Finance·Aug 24, 2026
Malaysian Ringgit Climbs on Export Strength as Markets Eye Fed Signals
The currency edged past 4.03 per dollar Monday morning, with economists watching whether strong July trade data can sustain momentum into year-end.
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Finance·Aug 24, 2026
Asian Equities Climb Despite Bond Market Turbulence
Seoul tech stocks surge on massive buyback plans while investors weigh Treasury intervention and persistent inflation concerns
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 23, 2026
Asian Equities Rise as US Treasury Buyback Plan Faces Market Doubt
Seoul tech rally drives regional gains while long-term US yields rebound despite Washington's pledge to double sovereign bond purchases
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Finance·Aug 23, 2026
Ringgit Rally Faces Correction Risk as Fed Chair Takes Stage
Malaysia's currency ended six-day surge at 4.0365 per dollar, with analysts warning profit-taking may follow Jackson Hole comments
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 23, 2026
Asian Equities Climb as Treasury Buyback Pledge Meets Market Skepticism
Seoul chipmakers lead regional gains while Wall Street questions whether Washington's bond intervention can contain borrowing costs long-term
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Finance·Aug 23, 2026
Malaysian Ringgit Faces Profit-Taking Risk After Six-Day Rally
Currency closed at 4.0365 against the dollar Friday as analysts warn Jackson Hole remarks could trigger correction
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 2 min ·
Finance·Aug 22, 2026
Asian Stocks Rise Amid Doubts Over US Treasury Bond Buyback Plan
Tech-heavy markets in Seoul and Hong Kong climbed while Treasury yields rebounded, signaling investor skepticism about Washington's intervention
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Finance·Aug 22, 2026
Malaysian Stocks Hover Near Flat as Fed Symposium Looms
Kuala Lumpur's benchmark index closed marginally lower on Friday, with defensive plays attracting attention ahead of Jackson Hole policy signals
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Finance·Aug 21, 2026
US Treasury Bond Plan Lifts Asian Tech Stocks After Yield Spike
Seoul's Kospi surged nearly 6% as Washington pledged to double long-term bond issuance, calming markets rattled by 30-year yields at 19-year highs
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 20, 2026
Ringgit Strengthens as US Debt Burden Pressures Dollar
Malaysia's currency opens firmer Thursday morning amid dimming expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes and declining US Dollar Index
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Finance·Aug 20, 2026
Ringgit Climbs as US Debt Crosses $40 Trillion, Pressures Dollar
Malaysia's currency strengthened to 4.0455 per dollar as mounting US fiscal concerns dampen Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations
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Finance·Aug 18, 2026
Malaysian Ringgit Strengthens as Fed Rate Hike Bets Fade
Currency gains track declining September rate expectations and first-half GDP growth of 5.7 per cent
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Finance·Aug 18, 2026
Malaysia's Currency Holds Steady as Federal Reserve Rate Shift Lifts Regional Outlook
The ringgit traded in a narrow band against the dollar as cooling inflation and shifting US monetary policy expectations create tailwinds for Southeast Asian currencies
By Priyanka V. Rao · 5 min ·
Finance·Aug 18, 2026
Ringgit Gains Ground as Weaker US Data Shifts Fed Outlook
Malaysia's currency strengthened 225 pips against the dollar after softer inflation and jobs figures lowered odds of a September rate hike to 30 percent.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 2 min ·
Finance·Aug 17, 2026
Ringgit Strengthens as Fed Rate Hike Odds Drop Below 30 Percent
Malaysia's currency gained 225 pips against the dollar after weak US inflation and jobs data shifted market sentiment on Federal Reserve policy
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Finance·Aug 14, 2026
Malaysian Equities Slip After Brief Morning Rally as Industrial Stocks Face Selling Pressure
The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI retreated from opening gains, shedding 3.05 points by mid-morning despite positive overnight signals from US markets and cooler inflation data
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Finance·Aug 14, 2026
Ringgit Strengthens Ahead of Malaysia Second-Quarter Growth Release
Currency gains against dollar as markets anticipate GDP data while softer US inflation signals steady Fed policy
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Finance·Aug 13, 2026
Malaysia's Ringgit Holds Steady as Traders Await GDP Data
Currency markets pause ahead of second-quarter growth figures, while softer US inflation tempers Federal Reserve rate hike expectations
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·