
The ringgit eased against the US dollar on April 18, 2025, after Malaysia's advance Q1 GDP estimate of 4.4% came in below expectations. Analysts flagged downside growth risks from US tariffs, particularly for the second half of the year.
Weaker growth expectations can soften Malaysian currency and demand conditions, with modest implications for regional palm oil pricing.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 86 past neutral macro events, Palm Oil moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (56% higher; middle half -1.6% to +2.0%), and +1.0% over 20.
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