Ringgit closes firmer at 4.0555 against US dollar, investors eye US‑Iran peace talks (opens original article in a new tab)

The ringgit closed firmer against the US dollar on Friday amid uncertainty over the West Asia conflict, while also weakening against other major currencies and regional peers.

• Ringgit closed higher against the US dollar at 4.0555/0600 on Friday
• Investors are monitoring US-Iran peace talks as a key market catalyst
• Ringgit weakened against several major currencies and regional peers
• West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude prices dropped 2.47% and 2.39% respectively