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Ringgit opens lower against greenback, higher vs major currencies

The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as firmer US economic data lifted the greenback, but it was higher against other major currencies

Ringgit opens higher against greenback ahead of US inflation data

At 8.02 am, the ringgit appreciated to 4.2190/2285 against the greenback from 4.2250/2285 at Thursday’s close

Ringgit opens higher vs greenback

At 8 am, the local note climbed to 4.2160/2335 against the greenback from 4.2275/2300 at Thursday’s close

Ringgit gains against US dollar as market eyes Fed easing on shutdown

The local currency strengthens on expectations that a prolonged US government shutdown could lead to Federal Reserve rate cuts, with experts predicting a stable exchange rate

Ringgit opens marginally higher vs US dollar

At 8 am, the local note rose to 4.2125/2280 against the greenback, from Thursday’s close of 4.2195/2255

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