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Ringgit Eases to 4.0425 as US Rate Debate Lifts Dollar

The ringgit ended marginally lower at 4.0425/0465 against the US dollar as investors monitored the Federal Reserve’s September policy debate.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 4 September 2026 – The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar as investors monitored whether persistent American inflation could prompt a rate increase at the Federal Reserve’s September meeting. At 6pm, the local currency was quoted at 4.0425/0465 against the greenback, compared with 4.0405/0445 at Thursday’s close.

The small movement indicated relative stability rather than disorderly selling. Currency markets were balancing a firm domestic backdrop against renewed debate over US policy. The Federal Reserve had kept rates unchanged during 2026, but hawkish comments from Chair Kevin Warsh increased expectations that policymakers could act if price pressures fail to moderate.

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