Ringgit eases as Middle East conflict weighs on sentiment
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Markets remained cautious as higher energy prices raised prospects of tighter US and Japanese monetary policy next week, says an analyst.
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At 6pm, the local currency eased to 4.0670/4.0720 against the greenback from Tuesday’s close of 4.0605/4.0640.
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said Brent crude prices hit the psychological level of US$100 a barrel today as the conflict between US-Israel and Iran continues, leading to uncertainties over crude oil supplies from the Gulf region.
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