# Ringgit closes higher vs US dollar ahead of BNM OPR decision

> The ringgit edged up against the US dollar and other ASEAN currencies at Wednesday's close, moving to 4.0610/4.0660 from 4.0735/4.0775 the previous day. Research firms expect Bank Negara Malaysia to hold its overnight policy rate at 2.75% at its final 2026 policy meeting on November 5.

- Date: 2026-11-04 · published 2026-11-04T12:09:16.893Z
- Category: macro · region Malaysia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/79627-ringgit-closes-higher-vs-us-dollar-ahead-of-bnm-opr-decision
- Commodities: [Malaysian Ringgit (MYR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDMYR.md)

## Why it matters

A firmer ringgit lowers the ringgit cost of dollar-priced feed imports, which eases pressure on Malaysian feed and livestock costs. The currency move is small and mostly reflects the US midterm result and Fed expectations.

## Read by commodity

- USDMYR: bearish ▼

## Sources

- malaymail.com: https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2026/11/04/ringgit-closes-higher-vs-us-dollar-ahead-of-bnm-opr-decision/241990
- thestar.com.my: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/11/04/ringgit-closes-higher-vs-us-dollar-ahead-of-bnm-opr-decision

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