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KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) takes a measured approach in managing the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR), describing it as a powerful policy instrument that should be used only when circumstances warrant it.
SINGAPORE, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's headline inflation is expected to tick up in the latter half of the year, following its lowest reading in more than four years in March, according to Moody’s Analytics.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent in July, citing growth concerns following tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on Malaysia and its key trading partners.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia embarks on one of the most ambitious reforms to its economic framework in recent decades, the issue of targeted subsidy for diesel has taken centre stage.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the dollar, as market sentiment remained fixated on the US President’s conflicting remarks about the Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman’s position.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, tracking gains on COMEX, as investors continued to flock to the precious metal amid growing concerns about the global economy.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at the opening on Tuesday, with the local note poised to test its immediate support level at RM4.36.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, tracking gains on COMEX, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid concerns over global political and economic stability, according to SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has revised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) from 4.6 per cent previously, below the official 4.5-5.5 per cent estimate.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, driven by a weaker greenback amid global trade tensions, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific credit conditions remain firmly on the downside, given the escalation in China-US relations and uncertain US trade policy, which are hitting growth and confidence in the region, said S&P Global Ratings.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd is maintaining its forecast of retail sales growth of 4.6 per cent in 2025, down from the 5.5 per cent expansion recorded in 2024.
