As at 9am, the local unit weakened to 4.2680/2730 against the greenback from 4.2630/2680 at Monday’s close. — AFP pic

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — The ringgit was lower at the opening today, tracking the overnight losses in the US market after optimism about reopening of the economy was dashed following orders by California’s governor for indoor activities to be closed statewide.

As at 9am, the local unit weakened to 4.2680/2730 against the greenback from 4.2630/2680 at yesteday's close.