Ringgit rises as Fed minutes weigh on US$
The Malaysian ringgit strengthened against the US dollar following the release of Federal Reserve minutes that revealed internal division regarding future interest rate hikes. Investors are now awaiting the Bank Negara Malaysia's upcoming monetary policy decision amidst regional geopolitical uncertainty.
Why it matters
Currency fluctuations in emerging markets are highly sensitive to US Federal Reserve policy shifts and regional stability in the Middle East.
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Thursday as the greenback weakened after the release of minutes from the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.
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