Ringgit opens higher against US$ ahead of FOMC minutes release


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar as the market remained cautious ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes on Thursday, said an analyst.

At 8 am, the ringgit appreciated to 4.4250/4450 versus the greenback compared to Monday’s close of 4.4300/4360.

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