Ringgit Opens Lower As Greenback Gains Ground
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened weaker against the US dollar on Tuesday as the greenback regained strength, supported by a rebound in the US Dollar Index (DXY) from recent declines.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened weaker against the US dollar on Tuesday as the greenback regained strength, supported by a rebound in the US Dollar Index (DXY) from recent declines.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its upward momentum throughout the trading session today to close off its day’s high, buoyed by persistent buying in selected heavyweights led by financial services counters, amid the mostly upbeat performance in regional bourses.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain within a tight trading range, moving between RM4.46 and RM4.48 next week, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.