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Ringgit Opens Mixed as US Dollar Demand Offsets Gains Against Major Currencies

Kuala Lumpur, 10 June 2026 – The ringgit opened on a mixed note on Wednesday, easing against the US dollar but strengthening against several major currencies as investors remained cautious over geopolitical tensions, energy-price risks and upcoming United States inflation data.

At the opening bell, the local currency slipped against the greenback as safe-haven demand continued to support the US dollar. However, the ringgit gained against the Japanese yen, British pound and euro, suggesting that the weakness was more closely linked to dollar strength than a broad loss of confidence in the Malaysian currency.

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