Ringgit opens lower as easing risks lift US dollar

2026-02-06 - 00:56

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by external spillovers as easing geopolitical risks boosted demand for the greenback. At 8am, the local currency weakened to 3.9510/3.9610 versus the US dollar, from Thursday’s close of 3.9440/3.9535. Media reports said the United States and Iran are scheduled to hold talks in Oman on Friday, following the downing of an Iranian drone earlier this week. MORE TO COME