# Global trade uncertainties may reverse ringgit’s fine run

> The ringgit has strengthened about 13% over the past year on rising exports, better economic performance and higher crude prices. Analysts warn that US protectionist policies, Fed rate hikes and trade-war fears could reverse the gains.

- Date: 2018-03-09 · published 2018-03-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Malaysia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/66275-global-trade-uncertainties-may-reverse-ringgit-s-fine-run
- Commodities: [Malaysian Ringgit (MYR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDMYR.md)

## Why it matters

Trade-war risks that could reverse ringgit strength would raise the local cost of dollar-priced imports and support dollar-based commodity prices.

## Read by commodity

- USDMYR: bullish ▲

## Sources

- themalaysianreserve.com: https://themalaysianreserve.com/2018/03/09/global-trade-uncertainties-may-reverse-ringgits-fine-run/

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