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Stephen Innes

Ringgit eases versus greenback on firm US economic data

At 8.05 am, the local note depreciated to 4.2200/2300 from Thursday’s close at 4.2085/2120

Ringgit holds steady against greenback amid PBOC fixing

At 8 am, the local note remained unchanged at 4.2120/2170

Ringgit likely to move between 4.24-4.26 against US dollar next week

The inflation rate has been quite manageable during the 90-day pause period

Ringgit tutup sedikit tinggi berbanding dolar AS, dirangsang permintaan sederhana

Pada 6 petang, mata wang tempatan meningkat kepada 4.2795/2870 berbanding dolar AS daripada 4.2840/2910 semalam

Ringgit rises further amid softer US dollar demand

The local currency rose to 4.3130/3185 versus the greenback from Tuesday’s close of 4.3245/3300

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