Headline, Core Inflation Edge Lower To 1.8 Pct In 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline and core inflation for 2024 both declined to 1.8 per cent in 2024, compared with 2.5 per cent and 3.0 per cent respectively in 2023.
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Gold Futures Close Higher After Higher-Than-Expected US Inflation Report
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today after the inflation report from the United States exceeded expectations, leading to increased safe-haven demand.
Ringgit Ends Higher After Correcting Oversold Position
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today as the local note corrected from its oversold position.
Ringgit Weakens Against Us Dollar At The Close
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close today on lack of buying momentum.
BMI Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 3.0 Pct In Next Meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent during its meeting on Jan 22, 2025, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.
HLIB Sees Inflation Rising In 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) expects inflation to rise in 2025, driven by domestic policy reforms such as the RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation and an expanded sales and services tax (SST) scope.
BNM's OPR Hold Signals Positive Outlook For Investment Growth - Economists
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate at 3.00 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year reflects the central bank’s support for domestic economic growth.
MIDF Amanah Trims Inflation Forecast Down To 2.0 Pct In 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has revised its 2024 inflation forecast downward to two per cent from 2.3 per cent previously, taking into account the absence of subsidy rationalisation this year.
Malaysia's Economy To Grow 4.5 -5.5 Pct In 2025 - MOF
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).
Global Rate Cuts Signal Policy Shifts, But Malaysia Takes A Measured Approach
KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Oct (Bernama) -- The rate cuts in several countries worldwide reflect a global shift in monetary policy towards easing, driven by differing domestic economic conditions, said an analyst.
Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar In Early Trade On Higher Inflation Print In The US
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday amid a higher-than-expected inflation print in the United States.
Ringgit Opens Lower As US Signals Gradual Approach To Cutting Interest Rates
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar as the minutes of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting showed Fed officials were divided on whether to cut interest rates by half a point in September, implying smaller cuts going forward, said an analyst.