THE decision by the US Federal Reserve to start unwinding its US$4.2 trillion of bonds, despite inflation remaining low, is a sign of confidence in the growth prospects of the world economy.
However, the rebound in the greenback, if sustained in the near term, could cast a slight downward pressure on emerging market currencies, including the ringgit.
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