Ringgit closes higher, but gains capped ahead of US payrolls report
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, although gains were capped by a broadly firmer greenback as investors remained cautious ahead of the...
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At 6pm, the local currency traded higher at 4.0875/0920 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0920/0960.
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the local currency traded within a narrow range of 4.0872 to 4.0933 throughout the day, reflecting cautious market sentiment.
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