S&P Raises 2026 GDP Forecast For Asia-Pacific To 4.3 Pct, For Malaysia To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.

S&P Raises 2026 GDP Forecast For Asia-Pacific To 4.3 Pct, For Malaysia To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Vs US Dollar Amid Mixed Fed Signals

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the US dollar on Monday, though sentiment stayed guarded as conflicting remarks from US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials left investors uncertain about the greenback’s near-term direction.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Softer In Sync With Regional Trend

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week lower, mirroring the weak performance of regional bourses, as an overnight sell-off on Wall Street dampened investor sentiment.

Analysts Lower 2025 Inflation To 1.4 Pct, Expect 1.8 Pct Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has lowered its 2025 inflation forecast to 1.4 per cent from 1.5 per cent (2024: 1.8 per cent), driven by the deflationary effects of Budi95.

BNM’s International Reserves At US$124.1 Bln As At Nov 14

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) amounted to US$124.1 billion as at Nov 14, 2025, compared to US$123.8 billion as at Oct 31, 2025.

OCBC Expects Another 25 Basis Point Rate Cut By BNM In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- OCBC expects a 25 basis point (bp) rate cut from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) next year, likely in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026).

Ringgit Higher Versus US Dollar Ahead Of Next US Fed Rate Move

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday amid investors’ cautious sentiment about the US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate next month, an analyst said.

Malaysia's External Debt Risk Manageable - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Finance Ministry (MoF) said Malaysia’s overall external debt risk remains manageable, supported by a favourable maturity and currency profile.

Malaysia Attracts RM285.2 Bln Approved Investments In 9M 2025 -- MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has attracted RM285.2 billion in approved investments from January to September 2025 (9M 2025), a 13.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase against the same period in 2024.

Ringgit Rally Still Supported By Global Backdrop – CIMB Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain well supported by the global backdrop, as seasonal patterns suggest the local note’s gains still have legs in December before a pause, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Current 2.75 Pct OPR Remains Appropriate And Supportive For Malaysia's Economy - BNM Governor 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The current overnight policy rate (OPR) of 2.75 per cent remains supportive and appropriate given Malaysia’s economic conditions and stable inflation environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.