Threat to ringgit’s resilience

Short-term risks: Traders will be hovering over the sell button after Wednesday’s policy meeting in case the central bank shows any sign of turning dovish due to the worsening US-China trade dispute. — Reuters

Morgan Stanley predicts the currency will weaken by year-end

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s ringgit was sheltered from the worst of last month’s emerging-market selloff, thanks to higher oil prices. It may be about to make up for lost time.