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Ringgit Opens Softer Against US Dollar as Traders Return From Holiday Break

By Chee Liang CFA3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 3 June 2026 – The ringgit began the holiday-shortened trading week on a softer note against the US dollar as currency traders returned from Malaysia’s extended market break with a cautious bias, while attention remained fixed on external signals from the United States economy.

At 8am, the local currency slipped to 3.9680/9725 against the greenback, compared with last Friday’s close of 3.9625/9670. The move reflected a mild pullback after the market reopened following the public holidays for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s birthday and the replacement holiday for Wesak Day.

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  • Chee Liang CFA

    Chee Liang CFA specializes in financial advice and global economic trends, delivering clear insights to help readers navigate markets, investments, and the shifting dynamics of the world economy.