KUALA LUMPUR, 24 May 2026 – The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of RM3.95 to RM3.97 against the US dollar next week, as investors remain cautious over higher US Treasury yields, sticky inflation signals and geopolitical developments in the Middle East.
The local note ended the week lower against the greenback at 3.9655/9700 on Friday, compared with 3.9515/9580 a week earlier. The movement reflected renewed support for the US dollar as global investors reassessed the interest-rate outlook and safe-haven demand amid ongoing external uncertainty.
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