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The ringgit weakened past 4.00 per dollar on March 27 as high oil prices fuelled inflation concerns and expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve. Trump said the US would pause attacks on Iranian energy facilities for 10 days, but Tehran dismissed the proposal.
Kenanga expects the conflict to extend into the third quarter of 2026.
Higher oil and a firmer dollar raise the cost of imported feed for Malaysian buyers and keep energy-linked commodities elevated.
thestar.com.myThe Star OnlineMar 27, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 2,356 past bullish macro events, DXY moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.7%), and +0.4% over 20.
After 323 past bullish macro events, 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.
