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Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar as Global Risk Sentiment Lifts Greenback Demand

By Chee Liang CFA3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 22 June 2026 – The Malaysian ringgit eased against the US dollar on Monday as investors shifted towards the greenback amid rising global uncertainty, firmer United States Treasury yields and expectations that the Federal Reserve may maintain a more restrictive policy stance.

At 6pm, the local note weakened to 4.1465/1500 against the US dollar, compared with 4.1340/1395 at the previous close. The decline reflected renewed demand for the greenback as currency traders assessed the impact of geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia, shifting oil prices and the possibility of tighter US monetary conditions.

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  • Chee Liang CFA

    Chee Liang CFA specializes in financial advice and global economic trends, delivering clear insights to help readers navigate markets, investments, and the shifting dynamics of the world economy.