Strong exports data lifts ringgit in early trading
At 9.14am, the ringgit was traded at 4.1930/1980 against the greenback from 4.2020/2050 at the close yesterday. — Reuters pic
At 9.14am, the ringgit was traded at 4.1930/1980 against the greenback from 4.2020/2050 at the close yesterday. “Malaysia’s trade surplus in July 2019 rose 75.6 per cent year-on-year to RM14.27 billion. This higher surplus helps strengthened the ringgit’s sentiment,” he added.
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