Ringgit Closes Stronger Against US Dollar On Market Optimism
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed stronger against the US dollar today, driven by broad market optimism.
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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed stronger against the US dollar today, driven by broad market optimism.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its downward momentum against the US dollar on Thursday, albeit marginally, weighed by a decline in Malaysia's international reserves, said an economist.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
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