Ringgit ends easier versus US dollar on higher-than-expected US inflation data


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended easier against the US dollar on Friday as the greenback strengthened following higher-than-expected United States inflation data.

At 6 pm, the ringgit fell to 4.7680/7730 against the US dollar from Tuesday’s close of 4.7455/7500.

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