Ringgit slips against greenback as US Fed signals recovering economy


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit eased against the US dollar on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve indicated that the US economy will continue to improve, boosting the greenback.

However, the positive vibe in the local bond market is cushioning the ringgit, and it was traded mostly higher versus other major currencies at the opening bell today.

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