Ringgit slumps to 17 year low versus US dollar


SINGAPORE: The ringgit hit a 17-year low on Monday as a global slump in commodity prices added to concerns over sluggish exports, while investors braced for a US Federal Reserve meeting that might take another step toward lifting interest rates.


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