Ringgit Rises As Weaker US Dollar Faces Policy Uncertainties
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and stayed on a firm footing, as lingering uncertainty over US monetary policy weighed on the greenback.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and stayed on a firm footing, as lingering uncertainty over US monetary policy weighed on the greenback.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
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