Ringgit closes almost unchanged ahead of 2Q GDP data
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The ringgit closed almost unchanged against the US dollar ahead of Malaysia's 2Q 2026 GDP announcement, with investors adopting a wait-and-see approach.
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At 6 pm, the ringgit eased to 4.0850/0890 versus the US dollar from Wednesday's close of 4.0835/0875.
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the market was taking a wait-and-see approach ahead of tomorrow’s announcements by Bank Negara Malaysia and the Department of Statistics Malaysia on the country’s economic performance.
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- Aug 13, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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