OPR Aligns With Malaysia's Economic Prospects — BNM Governor
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour following March’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:
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Thai Central Bank Lowers Key Policy Rate To 2 Pct Amid Economic Slowdown
BANGKOK, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Bank of Thailand’s (BOT) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to cut the policy rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it down from 2.25 per cent to 2.00 per cent, effective immediately, in a bid to stimulate economic growth.
Investment Banks Expect OPR To Remain At 3.00 Pct Throughout 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) --Investment banks expect Malaysia’s Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to remain stable at 3.00 per cent in 2025.
Ringgit To Trade Cautiously Ahead Of FOMC Minutes
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously against the US dollar next week ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes on Feb 20.
Headline, Core Inflation Edge Lower To 1.8 Pct In 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline and core inflation for 2024 both declined to 1.8 per cent in 2024, compared with 2.5 per cent and 3.0 per cent respectively in 2023.
Gold Futures Close Higher After Higher-Than-Expected US Inflation Report
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today after the inflation report from the United States exceeded expectations, leading to increased safe-haven demand.
Ringgit Ends Higher After Correcting Oversold Position
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today as the local note corrected from its oversold position.
BMI Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 3.0 Pct In Next Meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent during its meeting on Jan 22, 2025, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.
HLIB Sees Inflation Rising In 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) expects inflation to rise in 2025, driven by domestic policy reforms such as the RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation and an expanded sales and services tax (SST) scope.
MIDF Amanah Trims Inflation Forecast Down To 2.0 Pct In 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has revised its 2024 inflation forecast downward to two per cent from 2.3 per cent previously, taking into account the absence of subsidy rationalisation this year.
Malaysia's Economy To Grow 4.5 -5.5 Pct In 2025 - MOF
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to grow between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2025, against 4.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent in 2024, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
Global Rate Cuts Signal Policy Shifts, But Malaysia Takes A Measured Approach
KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Oct (Bernama) -- The rate cuts in several countries worldwide reflect a global shift in monetary policy towards easing, driven by differing domestic economic conditions, said an analyst.