Ringgit opens easier vs US$ amid Middle East conflict

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Monday as the greenback’s appeal as a safe haven currency had strengthened amidst the current development in the Middle East conflict, said an analyst.

At 9 am, the local currency eased to 4.7715/7780 versus the US dollar from Friday’s closing of 4.7680/7730.

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Ringgit , Opening , US inflation data , Middle East , Safe Haven ,  Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid

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