Ringgit opens higher against major currencies, easier versus US dollar
The Malaysian ringgit strengthened against major currencies like the yen and euro but weakened against the US dollar. Market participants remain cautious ahead of upcoming US inflation data, which may influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
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Currency fluctuations reflect global market sensitivity to US economic indicators and monetary policy expectations.
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but eased against the US dollar today, as market sentiment remained cautious ahead of the release of the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) data tonight.
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