Ringgit opens lower vs greenback amid challenging global economy


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Monday as the greenback strengthened amid renewed volatility from a challenging global economy outlook for the second half of 2025.

At 8.03 am, the local note stood at 4.2375/2560 against the greenback, easing from Friday’s close of 4.2270/2360.

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