Ringgit extends fall against greenback ahead of US inflation data

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued to close lower against the greenback on Tuesday as the American dollar extended its rally ahead of speeches by US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials this week and US inflation data tomorrow, an economist said.

At 6 pm, the local note fell to 4.4365/4400 against the greenback compared to Monday’s close of 4.4090/4120.