KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The ringgit ended slightly higher today, backed by the bullish overnight oil prices. As at 6pm today, the local note was quoted at 4.2830/2890 compared with 4.2840/2880 yesterday. An analyst said the increase in overnight oil prices had boosted the demand for...
As at 6pm today, the local note was quoted at 4.2830/2890 compared with 4.2840/2880 yesterday. — Reuters pic
However, she added that with the fear of Covid-19 second wave still on the horizon, investors were staying on the sidelines for now until further market direction was determined.
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