Ringgit slightly higher against US dollar in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar this morning as stronger global oil price helped lift market sentiment towards the local note.
A dealer said the firmer oil price is viewed as positive for the local note, as it would improve the country's oil and gas revenue. “Furthermore, market players are also optimistic that the United States and China will sign a trade deal this month thus, putting an end to a trade war between the two giant economies.
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