Local note's performance versus greenback reflects Malaysia’s macroeconomic, financial fundamentals, says analyst

Market activity likely to be subdued toward year-end due to lack of fresh catalysts amid holiday-shortened week, says analyst

Local currency shows strength against most major currencies ahead of the new year

Greenback's seasonal strength in first quarter of 2026 could push exchange with local note in its favour early next year

Economist foresees local note's potential return to 3.82 vis-à-vis greenback

It has now hit a five-year peak following a drop in US consumer confidence

The local currency gains in early trade as the greenback slips during the holiday-shortened week

Local note on track to strengthen further in 2026, says economists

Possible American monetary easing also contribing to higher local note, says analyst

Markets now bet on narrower Fed–Malaysia rate gap

Local note may test breach of RM4.08 level as lower US federal fund rate in 2026 is plausible, says analyst

This comes as US Fed officials say they are in no rush to reduce rates

Rising confidence and softer US dollar fuel fresh demand for the local unit

Analyst expects narrow trading range as investors await US inflation and jobs data

Local note at the highest since April 2021

Traders concerned if US Fed will make more cuts amid import tariff hike's impact next year, says analyst

Exchange rate reflective of traders' cautious stance while awaiting meeting's outcomes, says analyst

US Fed 25 basis points cut almost a certainty, says analyst

Fed rate cut continues to support the local currency, says analyst

Market sentiments centred on the US FOMC meeting next week, says analyst