because of corruption, rm2.6bil gone which could've been used to support our ringgit from manipulators. now no more bullet to defend ringgit.... ringgit FREE FALL!!!!
Probably those foreign funds in emerging markets assets are starting to move back to US in anticipation of rate hike. Other emerging market currencies are also affected. So much for those in the gomen who says things will go as usual.
Yes, trading in USD/MYR was briefly suspended just now. My friend working as a financial controller in a foreign firm called me to inform me. I think it is RM4.38 now according to some forex website.
The spectre of foreign funds invested in financial assets leaving for US in expectation of a rate hike. I think it is only starting. Other currencies such as won was also affected.
"To avoid Ringgit to weaken any furthur, Bank Negara has issued an order to ban all foreign currency exchange that involves MYR. So no FX conversion and DCI involving MYR for all banks and money changer today."
I noted the sharp spike in USD/ringgit.Following were the reasons cited 1)sell down in bonds by foreigners give weakness in bond mkt.currently they hols 36% of total bonds and more than 50% in MGS 2)RM11 b govt bond maturing on 15th nov 3)msia deems to be key loser shoud TTPA no taking off under trump 4)Close links with China may see spills over effect of -ve impacts arising frm Trump policies towards China 5)expectation of repatriation of US funds given potential fiscal spending in US and Trump new oerseas rade policies 6)Fed hike aggressively next yr if Trump embarks on growth agenda
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Posted by speakup > 2016-11-11 11:36 | Report Abuse
soon all our nasi lemak, roti canai price will increase!