Ringgit eases against US$, firms against major currencies


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors stayed on the sidelines amid concerns over reciprocal tariff rates set to take effect on April 9, prompting a more cautious tone in the market.

At 8.05 am, the local note slipped to 4.4900/5100 against the greenback from Monday’s close of 4.4775/4840.

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