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Malaysia's resilient economic performance and credible monetary framework are expected to anchor the ringgit between 3.90 and 4.20 against the US dollar through the second half of 2026, analysts say.
Malaysia's major research houses anticipate Bank Negara Malaysia will keep its overnight policy rate unchanged at 2.75% through end-2026, emboldened by accelerating economic growth and stable inflation dynamics.
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama has reiterated the government's willingness to support the yen through intervention, citing regular coordination with Washington on currency matters.
The US dollar tumbled towards its worst weekly performance in three months following weaker-than-expected June employment figures, dimming prospects for near-term Federal Reserve rate increases and providing relief to struggling currencies including the Japanese yen.
Malaysia's inflation trajectory currently appears stable in the near term, though structural weaknesses leave the economy exposed to commodity price fluctuations and foreign exchange movements that could destabilise prices.