{
  "id": 12855361,
  "title": "Ringgit slips against US dollar, gains on most Asean currencies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/ringgit-slips-against-us-dollar-gains-on-most-asean-currencies",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-08T11:12:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2026/10/08/ringgit-slips-against-us-dollar-gains-on-most-asean-currencies/238292"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Malaysian ringgit experienced a mixed performance against major currencies on Thursday, closing higher against most of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) currencies but lower against the US dollar, according to an analyst. The ringgit fell to 4.0890/0940 against the US dollar, down from its previous close of 4.0850/0895. Brent crude oil prices surged by 4.08% to reach US$104.29 per barrel, driven by the expectation of a prolonged conflict in West Asia, which contributed to the ringgit's decline against the greenback. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid explained that the stronger US dollar, prompted by fiscal concerns in Europe, particularly in France, also played a role in the ringgit's performance. Traders appeared to be seeking refuge from uncertainties in the market. The local currency showcased varying trends against major currencies, including the British pound, euro, Japanese yen, Singapore dollar, and Philippine peso, while weakening against the Thai baht.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The ringgit closed higher on Thursday against most Asean currencies, but lower against the U...",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Ringgit eases versus US dollar, ends higher against Asean currencies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/ringgit-eases-versus-us-dollar-ends-higher-against-asean-currencies",
        "published": "2026-10-08T10:50:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Ringgit ends higher against Asean currencies, lower versus US dollar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/ringgit-ends-higher-against-asean-currencies-lower-versus-us-dollar",
        "published": "2026-10-08T11:21:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}