Extra gains in USD/MYR should meet a tough barrier at 4.6570 in the near term, suggests Markets Strategist Quek Ser Leang at UOB Group.

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“Last Monday (22 May, spot at 4.5330), we highlighted that ‘the sharp and swift rise in USD/MYR appears to be overdone but it could test 4.5600 first before the risk of a reversal increases’. We did not anticipate USD/MYR to lift-off and rocket to a high of 4.6360 on Friday. USD/MYR subsequently pulled back from the high and closed at 4.5970 (+1.34% for the week).”

“The steep and swift rally appears to be overextended but with no sign of easing just yet, USD/MYR could rise further even though the chance of it breaking above 4.6570 this week is not high. On the downside, a breach of 4.5550 (minor support at 5.5720) indicates the current strong rally is ready to take a breather.”