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China's yuan edges down as dollar gains; investors watch Iran war talks

CHINA's yuan ticked lower against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, as the greenback strengthened on uncertainty about ceasefire negotiations for the war in Iran.

Ringgit opens higher versus greenback for third consecutive day

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended its upward momentum, opening higher against the US dollar for a third consecutive day on Thursday, as market sentiment continued to hinge on prospects of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

Ringgit softens vs US dollar as markets await clearer signs of Iran war de‑escalation

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit weakened against the US dollar and other major currencies at Wednesday's close on cautious sentiment as investors await clearer signs of de‑escalation in the Iran war.

Currencies pause amid uncertainty over US efforts to end Iran war

LONDON/SINGAPORE: Currency markets took a breather on Wednesday, with traders cautious over U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to bring an end to the war with Iran.

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on improved risk sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Wednesday, as risk sentiment improved following potential ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran.

Ringgit slips vs US dollar on geopolitical uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar and other currencies on Tuesday as uncertainties surrounding the escalating war involving the United States-Israel and Iran weighed on market sentiment.

Ringgit opens higher against greenback as West Asia conflict shows signs of de-escalation

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as global risk sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump signalled a de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.

Japan warns speculators as yen stays under pressure

TOKYO: Japan's top currency official says the government will take all possible steps to respond to foreign exchange moves as needed, sending a fresh warning to speculators as the yen remains under pressure amid tensions in the Middle East.

Dollar gains as investors flee risk on escalating Middle East war

TOKYO: The dollar rose on Monday as escalating retaliatory threats in the Middle East conflict curbed risk appetite and lifted demand for safe-haven assets.

Japan's top currency diplomat alert to forex volatility linked to speculative oil trade

TOKYO: Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Monday that the government is prepared to take all measures to tackle volatility in foreign exchange markets, cautioning that speculative trade on oil futures could be impacting currencies.