A 9.01am, the ringgit was traded lower at 4.1940/2010 from 4.1880/1930 at yesterday's close. — Reuters pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 ― The ringgit retreated from 4.18 level recorded yesterday ahead of the second quarter (Q2) gross domestic product (GDP) announcement later today and key trade talks between the United States and China meeting tomorrow.