Ringgit expected to be volatile against US dollar next week
For the week just ended, the ringgit traded lower against the US dollar as investors remained mainly muted on Bank Negara Malaysia's announcement on the overnight policy rate. — Reuters pic
As for the domestic economic calendar, he said all eyes will be on Malaysia’s first quarter Gross Domestic Product figures, which will be announced on Thursday. For the week just ended, the ringgit traded lower against the US dollar as investors remained mainly muted on Bank Negara Malaysia's announcement on the overnight policy rate .
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