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Ringgit opens higher against greenback ahead of FOMC meeting

At 8 am, the ringgit appreciated to 4.2145/2350 against the US dollar from 4.2210/2255 at Friday’s close

Ringgit opens flat against US dollar, higher versus other majors

Earlier, the United States announced a reduced tariff of 19 per cent on Malaysian imports, effective Aug 1, 2025

Bursa ends at intraday low ahead of 13MP, FOMC meetings

Cautious sentiment drags FBM KLCI down 5.56 points as investors brace for domestic and global policy signals

Ringgit likely to trade within RM4.22-RM4.23 against greenback next week

However, the ringgit ended the week higher against the US dollar, closing at 4.2270/2360 on Friday from 4.2530/2605 a week earlier

Ringgit braces for turbulent week as global and local policy decisions loom

With the US Fed and Bank Negara poised to reveal their next moves, investors tread carefully amid tariff tensions, growth concerns, and high-stakes trade talks

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