Ringgit opens almost flat against US dollar as West Asia conflict keeps oil prices elevated
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — The ringgit was almost flat against the US dollar at today’s open, as investors remained cautious amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, which continued to...
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At 8 am, the local currency inched up to 4.0420/0480 against the greenback from Monday’s close of 4.0440/0485.
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the continued conflict suggests US inflation may remain above the US Federal Reserve’s two per cent target for a prolonged period.
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