Ringgit opens higher vs the greenback


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar in early trade today as the market is focusing on the upcoming United States (US) Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) figure, scheduled for release tonight.

At 9.10 am, the local note rose to 4.5395/5485 against the greenback compared with 4.5535/5570 at Thursday’s close.

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