Ringgit ends lower against US dollar on geopolitical risks, US tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed mostly higher against ASEAN currencies on Friday but eased against the US dollar and other major currencies as traders remained cautious amid geopolitical risks and uncertainties over US tariffs.

At 6 pm, the ringgit eased to 3.8910/8960 versus the greenback from yesterday's close of 3.8865/8925.