# MYR/USD: Malaysia Ringgit Poised for Highest Level Since 2018 on AI Optimism - Bloomberg

> The ringgit rose as much as 1% to 3.9678 per US dollar, its strongest level since May 2018. Gains were attributed to confidence in Malaysia's role in the AI supply chain and its growth outlook, and the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose as much as 1.2%.

- Date: 2026-01-26 · published 2026-01-26T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Malaysia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/21322-myr-usd-malaysia-ringgit-poised-for-highest-level-since-2018-on-ai-optimism
- Commodities: [Malaysian Ringgit (MYR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDMYR.md)

## Why it matters

A stronger ringgit lowers the local-currency cost of Malaysian palm oil and raises ringgit-based export prices, which can weigh on palm oil competitiveness in dollar terms.

## Read by commodity

- USDMYR: bearish ▼

## Sources

- bloomberg.com: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-26/myr-usd-malaysia-ringgit-poised-for-highest-level-since-2018-on-ai-optimism

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