# Ringgit higher against US dollar in early trade

> The ringgit edged higher to 4.0815 per US dollar in early trade on October 26, from 4.0835 at the prior Friday's close. Traders were cautious ahead of the Fed's October 27-28 meeting. Brent was near $116 a barrel amid the ongoing West Asia war.

- Date: 2026-10-26 · published 2026-10-26T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Malaysia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/17302-ringgit-higher-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade
- Commodities: [Malaysian Ringgit (MYR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDMYR.md)

## Why it matters

A slightly firmer ringgit modestly reduces the local cost of dollar-priced feed imports, while elevated crude keeps energy costs high for Malaysian buyers.

## Read by commodity

- USDMYR: bearish ▼

## Sources

- themalaysianreserve.com: https://themalaysianreserve.com/2026/10/26/ringgit-higher-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade-5/

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