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Analysts forecast the ringgit will trade between RM4.08 and RM4.10 per dollar in the coming sessions. The focus is on the Federal Reserve's rate decision, which most expect to hold at 3.5-3.75%, and on the August 1 Negeri Sembilan state election.
Brent crude rose more than 40% in July to pass $100 a barrel. Malaysia's June exports rose 45.4% year on year.
Expected policy holds and a narrow band suggest limited near-term currency pressure on dollar-priced feed imports. Crude prices above $100 keep energy costs elevated for feed logistics.
briefasia.comPriyanka V. RaoJul 25, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 323 past bullish macro events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +0.7% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -2.9% to +3.7%), and +1.3% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
