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At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said Malaysia's third-quarter economic data indicated the economy was on track for stronger growth this year.

Dr Mohd Afzanizam says, the ringgit is already oversold, indicating that its downside risks are limited.

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The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI advanced 4.01 points to 1,624.71.

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit is likely to trade sideways as markets prepare for a busy week.

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid expects the ringgit to remain soft against the US dollar, driven by external events.

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the US presidential election next week will be high on the agenda.

The ringgit traded higher against the US Dollar in today's early session, driven by continued buying interest towards the local currency.

Dr. Mohd Afzanizam says Budget 2025, set for tabling today, is key, with traders likely focusing on next years fiscal deficit targets.

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Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said attention on Friday's budget announcement would drive market sentiment this week.

The local currency's performance was primarily driven by the US Federal Reserves' 50 basis points policy rate cut.

Fiscal policy shifts and external risks, such as geopolitical tensions, could still influence the central bank's stance, says Kenanga.

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid expects the ringgit to remain soft as the tension in the Middle East has yet to subside.

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