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Ringgit firms against US dollar as election optimism meets FOMC anxiety

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail↗ 7/27 09:46 X
Ringgit firms against US dollar as election optimism meets FOMC anxiety
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by positive domestic sentiment ahead of the Negeri Sembilan state election, although...

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At 8 am, the local currency strengthened to 4.0830/0930 against the greenback from 4.0885/0935 at Friday’s close.

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said market participants would be watching whether the Negeri Sembilan state election influences national politics.

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Jul 27, 2026
Updated here
Oct 2, 2026
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