Ringgit ends week higher as weak US data weighs on dollar

Reported by Free Malaysia Today Business · Published 31 Jul 2026, 6:58 PM MYT (2 hr ago)

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Expectations of a September Federal Reserve interest rate hike remain intact despite weaker US economic data, says analyst.

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Ringgit ends week higher as weak US data weighs on dollar

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