# Ringgit likely to trade with a slight positive bias against US dollar

> The ringgit is expected to have a slight positive bias against the US dollar as investors await US October inflation data. Softer readings could weaken Treasury yields and the dollar, while stronger readings could reverse the currency gains.

- Date: 2026-11-08 · published 2026-11-09T03:10:58.909Z
- Category: macro · region Malaysia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/88567-ringgit-likely-to-trade-with-a-slight-positive-bias-against-us-dollar
- Commodities: [Malaysian Ringgit (MYR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDMYR.md)

## Why it matters

A weaker dollar would lower the USD/MYR exchange rate and could improve the competitiveness of Malaysian feed and agricultural exports; stronger US inflation could have the opposite effect.

## Read by commodity

- USDMYR: bearish ▼

## Sources

- thestar.com.my: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/11/09/ringgit-likely-to-trade-with-a-slight-positive-bias-against-us-dollar

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