Ringgit ends week on weaker note on lack of catalysts


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended the week lower against the US dollar on Friday in the absence of fresh market catalysts, an economist said.

At 6 pm, the local note depreciated to 4.3995/4035 versus the greenback from Thursday’s closing rate of 4.3950/4010.

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