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Ringgit Seen Averaging RM4.01 in 2026 as Fundamentals Counter Global Volatility

MBSB Investment Bank expects the ringgit to average RM4.01 per US dollar in 2026 and end near RM4.03. Foreign holdings of Malaysian debt securities fell RM5.6 billion to RM304.2 billion, while equities recorded US$426 million of August foreign outflows after US$74 million of July inflows.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 2 September 2026 – MBSB Investment Bank expects the ringgit to average RM4.01 per US dollar in 2026 and end near RM4.03. Foreign holdings of Malaysian debt securities fell RM5.6 billion to RM304.2 billion, while equities recorded US$426 million of August foreign outflows after US$74 million of July inflows.

The development requires an evidence-led corporate reading. For ringgit RM4.01 forecast, investors must separate confirmed facts from estimates and expectations. Durable value depends on execution, financing and later disclosure rather than the initial market reaction.

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    TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.