# Stephen Innes

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-04T08:00:00+08:00**: Ringgit opens nearly unchanged vs USD, higher against majors — At market open, USD/MYR at 4.0935/4.1000, flat from previous close, while the ringgit strengthens against euro, yen, and sterling.
- **2026-08-03**: US ISM Manufacturing PMI for July released — Institute for Supply Management reports PMI at 55.6, above consensus of 54.0, reinforcing Fed rate hike expectations.
- **2026-07-11**: Johor state election — State election in Malaysia's Johor region results in political uncertainty for ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition.

## Recent coverage (5 stories, network-wide)

### Ringgit opens near flat vs USD at 4.0935 after strong US ISM PMI of 55.6
2026-08-04 05:54:17 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Malaysian ringgit traded almost unchanged against the US dollar at 4.0935 after the US ISM Manufacturing PMI surged to 55.6, reinforcing Fed hike expectations. Gains against other majors were tempered by falling oil prices and domestic political uncertainty.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/ringgit-flat-usd-strong-pmi-july-2026

### Brent crude plunges 6.6% to $90 as US-Iran ceasefire hopes jolt markets
2026-07-27 17:48:55 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Oil's sharp retreat on Monday unwound geopolitical risk premiums, easing inflation fears and boosting bond and equity markets. Brent dropped to $90.41, while U.S. gasoline reached $4.11/gallon. Investors see immediate relief but caution over fragile diplomacy.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/brent-crude-plunge-us-iran-ceasefire-finance

### Oil prices plunge 6.6% as US-Iran ceasefire hopes ease energy market fears
2026-07-27 17:48:42 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A sudden 6.6% drop in Brent crude to $90.41 offers consumers relief from sky-high fuel costs, yet the dip may undercut renewable energy investment. The geopolitical pause highlights the volatile dance between fossil fuel dependence and the clean energy transition.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/oil-plunge-6-6-iran-ceasefire-climate

### Oil Plunges 6.8%, CXMT Adds $490B: Global Market Rally Intensifies
2026-07-27 13:00:06 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

De-escalation between the U.S. and Iran sent oil prices tumbling 6.8% and global equities soaring, while chipmaker CXMT’s record Shanghai debut added a $490 billion market cap to the bullish mix.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/oil-plunges-cxmt-490b-global-rally

### CXMT's $490B Debut Signals China's AI Memory Chip Ambitions
2026-07-27 12:59:56 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

CXMT’s stunning 466% first-day jump on Shanghai’s STAR board highlights China’s aggressive push into memory chips essential for AI, instantly valuing the firm at $490 billion.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/cxmt-490b-ai-memory-chip-ipo

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