The ringgit and prosperity targets


THE ringgit received a boost following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to lower its funds rate by 25 basis points, bringing the target range to 3.5% to 3.75%.

This reduction narrows the gap between the US rate and Malaysia’s overnight policy rate (OPR), which stands at 2.75%.

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