Ringgit strengthens against US dollar in early trade


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued to trend higher as it strengthened against the US dollar in the early session on Friday following weaker US economic data, an economist said.

At 9 am, the ringgit climbed to 4.6300/6380 against the greenback from yesterday's close of 4.6525/6565.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

Ringgit opens higher against US$, major currencies
FBM KLCI retraces higher as global sentiment improves
Trading ideas: Aneka, BProperty, Econpile, Edelteq, GDB, KKB, Malton, Matang, Pansar, SSF, SKA, Unitrade, West River
World stocks gain ahead of 'formidable' week for risk; oil prices fall
AI and wage power�
Margin squeeze looms for Press Metal
Lula returns, markets brace for reality check
Palantir’s US$170 jacket shows S. Korea appeal
Hung Yen unveils zones, corridors in city status aim
Bright outlook for Sunway

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read