At 6pm August 27, 2026, the ringgit eased to 4.0305/0350 against the US dollar from Wednesday’s close of 4.0240/0280. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa Stay updated on the latest news and insights. Subscribe to our newsletter here Summary The ringgit depreciated against the US dollar, closing at 4.0305/0350 compared to 4.0240/0280 the previous day, due to investor caution preceding the US Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole Symposium.Bank Muamalat Malaysia's Chief Economist, Dr. Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid, highlighted that traders are keenly anticipating insights from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming speech, which may provide indications of the Fed's potential actions at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on September 15-16. First Published: Thursday, 27 Aug 2026 6:51 PM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The ringgit ended lower against the greenback on Thursday amid cautious sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Jackson Hole symposium.At 6 pm, the ringgit eased to 4.0305/0350 against the US dollar from Wednesday’s close of 4.0240/0280.Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said traders would scrutinise US Fed chair Kevin Warsh’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium tomorrow for clues on the Fed’s possible decision at the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Sept 15-16. — Bernama