RON95 Subsidy Plan To Benefit Majority, Mitigate Inflationary Pressures - Investment Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The government's plan to reduce the price of RON95 petrol is widely seen as a positive step to ease living costs and support private consumption amid global economic uncertainties, said investment banks.

ASEAN Economies To Maintain Growth Above 4 Pct Despite Global Challenges -- AMRO Economist

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economies are expected to maintain growth above four per cent despite a challenging global environment, with projections at 4.4 per cent in 2025 and 4.2 per cent in 2026, according to ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) chief economist Dong He.

Analysts See Malaysia's Inflation Rate At Between Two And 2.2 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation for 2025 is projected at 2.0 per cent, supported by the “gradual and orderly implementation of fiscal retargeting measures and moderate demand-side pressures,” said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB). 

Ringgit Rebounds To Close Higher On Better-Than-Expected 2Q GDP Forecast

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded from recent losses to end higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by a better-than-expected forecast of Malaysia's second quarter growth, which signalled that the domestic economy remains resilient amid external uncertainties.

Rubber Products Outlook Remains Gloomy On Unfavourable Operating Environment - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) expects the rubber products sector to remain bleak due to an unfavourable operating environment driven by a longer-than-expected period of inventory consolidation.

Moderate 4.3 Pct Growth Amid Tariff Pressures, Slowing IPI -- CIMB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd anticipates a moderate 4.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth, as expectations of higher tariffs set in and a softer Industrial Production Index (IPI) point to a potential slowdown in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025).

Bursa Opens Nearly Flat Amid Caution, Rebounds Later

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia opened nearly flat on Monday, taking a cue from Wall Street’s subdued close last week, as renewed protectionist trade rhetoric from Washington kept investors cautious.

Ringgit Rises As US Plans New Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, lifted by concerns over Washington’s plan to impose tariffs on three major trading partners from Aug 1, 2025.

MARC Ratings Projects Malaysian Economy To Grow By 4.4 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) forecasts the Malaysian economy to grow by 4.4 per cent in 2025, down from 5.1 per cent in 2024, as external trade uncertainties dampen export momentum.

CPO Futures End Lower As High Stock Levels Weigh On Market

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, as concerns over rising stocks weighed on sentiment following the release of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s (MPOB) latest data.

BNM Expected To Hold Rates Steady Through 2025 After OPR Cut – Investment Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (Public IB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to hold interest rates steady for the remainder of 2025, following the recent overnight policy rate (OPR) cut.

July’s OPR Cut Unlikely To Signal Start Of Near-term Rate-cutting Cycle -- MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank does not view Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) 25-basis point (bps) reduction in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to 2.75 per cent as signalling the start of a rate-cutting cycle in the near term.