Ringgit opens firmer against greenback ahead of GDP announcement


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar today ahead of the fourth quarter (4Q) 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) announcement by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) tomorrow, an analyst said.

At 9 am, the ringgit rose marginally to 4.7800/7850 against the greenback compared to Wednesday's close of 4.7845/7885.

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