Ringgit strengthens vs US$ at close


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended its gains to end the week stronger against the US dollar today amid renewed optimism on global trade, an analyst said.

At 6 pm, the local currency appreciated to 4.2560/2600 versus the greenback from Wednesday’s close of 4.3130/3185. The market was closed yesterday in conjunction with the Labour Day public holiday.

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