Ringgit firms against US dollar on stronger GDP growth
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The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar after Malaysia posted stronger-than-expected 6.0% GDP growth in the second quarter of 2026.
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KUALA LUMPUR : The ringgit firmed against the US dollar on Friday as Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected Gross Domestic Product growth for the second quarter of the year (2Q 2026) supported the local currency.
Meanwhile, lower inflation prints in the United States, as seen in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), led the US Dollar Index down 0.17 per cent to 99.798 points.
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- Aug 14, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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