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

Economist says local note may trade between RM4.05 and RM4.06 today

Exchange rate attributable to market participants awaiting for US FOMC's December meeting minutes

Local note opens slightly higher versus US dollar today at 4.05 level

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

Local currency opened stronger against greenback amid holiday-shortened trading week

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

Local note touches 4.04 against dollar, highest level in nearly five years

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

Local note closes at 4.0615 as greenback dips on expectations of interest rate cut

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

Local currency expected to hover between 4.07 and 4.09 against the greenback

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

Gains supported by clearer policy direction following the cabinet reshuffle, softer US dollar