HLIB Sees BNM Cutting OPR By 25 Bps In 2H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain a cautious stance and cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points in the second half of 2025, Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) said, citing mixed monetary signals, persistent trade policy uncertainty, and subdued inflation.

Stronger Ringgit, Fed Shift Could Draw Capital To Malaysia

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could attract renewed capital inflows into its bond and equity markets, underpinned by a stronger ringgit and a possible shift in US monetary policy.

MADANI Economic Reform Agenda Yielding Results

PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) – The MADANI economic reform agenda has yielded results, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit Retreats To Close Lower As US Tariff Court Ruling Boosts Greenback

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to close lower against the greenback on Thursday as the American dollar rallied after a US trade court blocked most of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports into the country.

Ringgit Set To Stay Firm With Upside Bias Against USD Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to stay firm with an upside bias against the greenback next week, ahead of the release of US central bank meeting minutes and the US personal consumption expenditures inflation report.

PM Anwar's Russia Trip Seen As Gateway To Central Asian Halal Market

By Lucia Terey John

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent official visit to Russia is not only a strategic move to strengthen bilateral relations, but also a “gateway” for Malaysia to explore the halal industry in the European and Central Asian regions, according to an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To See Volatile Trading Amid Positive Outlook Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see some volatile trading next week, albeit market optimism is supported by improving global sentiment, a dealer said.

Macroeconomic Prospects, Structural Reforms To Provide Support For Ringgit - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Positive macroeconomic prospects and the ongoing implementation of structural reforms will provide medium-term support for the ringgit, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As US-China Trade Tensions Ease

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif and Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, as easing US-China trade tensions brought relief to the financial markets, reducing recession fears and boosting risk-on sentiment among the traders and investors, an analyst said.

RHB Investment Bank Maintains OPR Forecast At 3.00 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) has maintained its base case forecast for the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent throughout 2025. 

Ringgit Rises Against Greenback Following Govt Response To Impact From US Reciprocal Tariffs

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar at the close on Monday, amid the government’s response towards the impact of the reciprocal tariff from the United States (US), said an analyst.

Ringgit Remains Resilient Despite Uncertainties Due To US Tariffs - BNM

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Uncertainties in the foreign exchange market will continue to prevail until there is greater clarity on policy direction, particularly regarding the tariff lengths, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.