Ringgit opens lower on caution over US economic data

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar today amidst cautious sentiment over the global market situation, with investors on the lookout for economic data to be released soon, a dealer said.

At 9.05 am, the local currency eased to 4.1430/1490 against the greenback from Tuesday’s close of 4.1400/1450.