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The ringgit hit a 24-year low of about 4.6030 per dollar as of September 26, and economists see it possibly falling to 5.00 by year-end. The US Federal Reserve raised rates by 75 basis points and signalled further hikes.
Malaysian headline inflation rose to 4.7% in August, driven by food prices.
Rising food inflation and a weaker ringgit raise the cost of imported feed and food inputs for Malaysian producers. Expected further Fed tightening points to continued dollar strength.
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