Ringgit ends lower against US$ on lack of buying interest


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on a lack of buying interest, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) rebounded, surpassing the 105-point level.

An analyst said that the DXY gain, the first since May 29, 2024, was influenced by stronger United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data released last Friday.

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