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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).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, has forecast household spending to grow by 5 per cent year-on-year in 2025, in real terms, to a value of RM952.6 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded slightly higher against the US dollar at the opening as traders anticipated that the local currency would trade sideways while focusing on next year's fiscal deficit targets, even as global banks continued to pursue easy monetary policies.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The global initial public offering (IPO) market is projected to be influenced by central bank policies, geopolitical development and key election outcomes for the remainder of 2024, said Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd (EY).
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Thursday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) increasing by 0.2 per cent to 103.47 points, as global interest rate cuts gained momentum, while the United States (US) Federal Reserve seemed hesitant to follow suit.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has shown stronger performance versus regional currencies, driven by investor confidence in the country's reform agenda.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) will continue to be driven by the country’s growth and inflation outlook, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
By Rosemarie Khoo
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, taking cues from the firmer closing on Wall Street last Friday, analysts said.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of Budget 2025 week, buoyed by optimism that the government will likely maintain fiscal discipline and keep the fiscal deficit below four per cent of Gross Domestic Product growth next year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group has expressed optimism about Budget 2025, expecting it to deliver well-balanced strategic initiatives that address both immediate economic needs and lay a strong foundation for future growth.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar to end marginally higher today, as the greenback retreated after key United States (US) inflation data came in above expectations.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week lower, tracking Wall Street’s performance, as higher-than-expected inflation in the United States further diminished hopes for a jumbo US interest rate cut next month.
