Ringgit falls against US dollar amid rate cut doubts


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today as expectations for a US interest rate cut have been significantly reduced, signalling the markets remain unconvinced of another rate cut in the December meeting.

At 6 pm, the ringgit eased to 4.1565/1645 versus the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.1480/1530.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

Hume Cement appoints William Tan as group managing director
COP30: TNB a critical enabler to advance regional energy cooperation via Asean power grid
Ringgit ends slightly lower vs greenback on Fed rate outlook caution
Powerwell to expand into East Malaysia via strategic M&A
Bursa Malaysia's key index ends higher near 16-month peak
Velesto unit disposes of entire stake in Velesto Workover for RM16.5mil
Kim Loong anticipates satisfactory FY26 performance
Perdana Petroleum unit receives two work orders from PETRONAS Carigali
Awantec unit bags two contracts to supply AI tools to public unis worth a combined RM16.41mil
Willowglen MSC unit signs remote terminal unit supply contract for RM8.59mil

Others Also Read