# Ringgit touches RM3.87 against US dollar at open

> The ringgit opened higher on Feb 24, 2026 at 3.8790/9010, its strongest level since April 2018. Analysts credited Malaysia's macroeconomic data and recent tariff developments, and noted the greenback had dropped below RM3.90 after a US Supreme Court decision. US-Iran talks scheduled for Feb 26 were also cited as a factor.

- Date: 2026-03-01 · published 2026-03-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Malaysia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/20888-ringgit-touches-rm3-87-against-us-dollar-at-open
- Commodities: [Malaysian Ringgit (MYR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDMYR.md)

## Why it matters

A firmer ringgit lowers the local cost of USD-priced imports for Malaysia, a major palm oil exporter. The impact on feed prices is limited and the move is routine.

## Read by commodity

- USDMYR: bearish ▼

## Sources

- thestar.com.my: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/02/24/ringgit-touches-rm387-against-us-dollar-at-open

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