Ringgit opens slightly higher as US debt ceiling impasse continues

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar this morning, although the greenback had strengthened as investors focused on the resolution of the United States (US) debt ceiling negotiations this week.

At 9 am, the local note rose to 4.5320/5375 versus the greenback from last Friday’s closing rate of 4.5350/5405.

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