
The ringgit ended lower against the dollar at 4.7225/7275, extending its losing streak ahead of the US Federal Reserve decision on November 2. Analysts expected a 75 basis point Fed hike, which would pressure the ringgit since Malaysian rate increases were expected to lag.
A widening rate gap keeps the dollar firm and the ringgit weak, which can raise Malaysian feed and input costs. The effect on grain markets is modest.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 2,356 past bullish macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.7%), and +0.4% 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.