Malaysia

Ringgit opens slightly higher as soft US data weighs on greenback

Reported by Free Malaysia Today Business · Published 6 Aug 2026, 8:34 AM MYT (2 hr ago)

The local currency strengthens to 4.0905/4.0960 amid improved market sentiment and a weaker US dollar.

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Ringgit opens slightly higher as soft US data weighs on greenback

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