Ringgit hits 18-month high amid US recession fears
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit reached an 18-month high today, driven by concerns of a potential recession in the United States, said an analyst. At 6 pm, the ringgit strengthened to 4.3805/3850 against the US dollar, marking its best performance since Feb 14, 2023. On Friday (Aug 16), the ringgit closed at 4.4295/4350 against the greenback. Bank Muamalat Malaysia...