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Ringgit Seen Between RM4.06 and RM4.09 as Federal Reserve Commentary Guides Dollar Trade

The ringgit is expected to stay between RM4.06 and RM4.09 against the US dollar as Federal Reserve commentary drives rate expectations.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 19 September 2026 – The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow RM4.06-to-RM4.09 range against the US dollar in the coming week as currency markets listen for guidance from Federal Reserve officials and assess whether higher fuel prices will reinforce inflation concerns. The forecast points to cautious rather than disorderly trading, with rate expectations remaining the principal external driver.

The latest Federal Reserve projections indicate another 25-basis-point increase could occur this year. Markets will therefore examine public remarks by policymakers for their degree of conviction, the conditions required for another move and the weight given to energy-driven inflation. Even without a formal policy meeting, shifts in language can change Treasury yields and demand for the dollar, producing immediate consequences for Asian currencies.

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  • TLA AI Editor

    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.