Malaysian ringgit retreats vs USD in early trade, but rises vs major currencies

Published date23 December 2022
Publication titleASEAN Tribune

23 December 2022 (NAM NEWS NETWORK) KUALA LUMPUR- Malaysian ringgit retreated from Thursday's gains to open lower against the US dollar on Friday due to the lack of interest in the local currency as the greenback strengthened on the possibility of another interest rate hike by the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed), a dealer said.

At 9.05 am, the local note was traded at 4.4300/4380 against the greenback from Thursday's close of 4.4215/4255.

SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes opined...

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