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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today as the greenback strengthened, supported by jobs data, which showed a decline in the unemployment rate, and a rise in US Treasury yields, dealers said. At 9.01am, the local currency was quoted at 4.1600/1700 against the...

At 9.01am, the local currency was quoted at 4.1600/1700 against the greenback from Monday’s close of 4.1550/1600. — Reuters pic

At 9.01am, the local currency was quoted at 4.1600/1700 against the greenback from Monday’s close of 4.1550/1600. A dealer said the ringgit was the best performing Asian currency, benefiting from a combination of US dollar weakness and demand for the local unit.

 

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