Ringgit closes lower as strong US NFP data, Syrian conflict spur buying of greenback


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed lower against the greenback on Monday as strong US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data and the fall of the government in Syria spurred buying of the safe haven US dollar.

At 6 pm, the local currency slid to 4.4225/4280 against the US dollar, compared to last Friday’s close of 4.4170/4220.

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