Ringgit extends gains against US$ early Friday


At 9 am(0100gmt) Thursday, the ringgit was quoted at 4.1245/1285 versus the greenback against 4.1210/1260 on Wednesday. The ringgit also traded lower against other major currencies, - Reutersfilepic

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended Thursday's gains to become firmer Friday morning as sentiment was positively influenced by the possible US interest rate hike soon, dealers said.

At 9.15 am(0115gmt), the local unit was traded at 4.4450/4500 against the greenback from 4.4470/4510 on Thursday.

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