KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — The ringgit traded higher against the US dollar at the close today supported by the stabilising of oil prices, analysts said. At 6pm, the local unit improved 100 basis points to 4.3550/3650 versus the greenback from 4.3650/3750 at yesterday’s close. AxiCorp global chief...
At 6pm, the local unit improved 100 basis points to 4.3550/3650 versus the greenback from 4.3650/3750 at yesterday’s close. — AFP pic
At 6pm, the local unit improved 100 basis points to 4.3550/3650 versus the greenback from 4.3650/3750 at yesterday’s close. As at the time of writing, the benchmark Brent crude gained 9.57 per cent to US$22.32 per barrel from its previous session.
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