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The ringgit opened slightly stronger against the U.S. dollar ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s final policy meeting of 2026. An economist expected a 25-basis-point rate increase, citing continued economic growth, while improved risk appetite after the U.S. midterm elections was also seen supporting the currency.
A firmer ringgit could make imported feed ingredients and fertilizer cheaper in local currency for Malaysian buyers. The impact is a modest currency-cost channel, with no reported change in commodity supply or demand.
finance.aseancoverage.comMaya SantosNov 5, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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