Headline, core inflation to average between 2.8 pct and 3.8 pct in 2023 — BNM
KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — Despite moderating in the fourth quarter (4Q) of 2022, headline inflation is expected to remain elevated in 2023, said Bank...
BNM expects Malaysia to see moderate growth of 4-5 pct in 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — The Malaysian economy is projected to grow between 4.0 per cent and 5.0 per cent in 2023, supported by firm...
MIDF Research raises 2023 inflation forecast to 2.5 pct due to higher food prices
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — MIDF Research has slightly raised its headline inflation projection by 0.2 points to 2.5 per cent for 2023, following a...
MIDF Research forecast retail trade growth can reach 8.9 pct this year
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Malaysia’s retail trade growth forecast will be able to touch 8.9 per cent for 2023 driven by the pent-up demand...
Ringgit seen trading in tight range next week ahead of US inflation data
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The ringgit is expected to trade in a tight range at the 4.5100-4.5200 level against the greenback ahead of US...
Standard Chartered expects BNM to keep OPR unchanged at 2.75 pct
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent in the...
IPR, Menu Rahmah among govt initiatives to curb food inflation — Minister
PUTRAJAYA, March 6 — Inisiatif Pendapatan Rakyat (IPR) and Menu Rahmah are among the government’s strategic steps to beat food-outside-the-home inflation component, said Economy Minister...
Indonesia’s inflation to stay above 5 per cent in first half -central bank chief
JAKARTA, March 5 — Indonesia’s inflation will remain above 5 per cent in the first half of 2023, mainly on high food prices, before falling...
Malaysia’s economy to grow at more moderate pace this year — DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The Malaysian economy is anticipated to grow at a more moderate pace this year following a strong recovery in 2022...
Continuous PPI slowdown a positive signal for near-term CPI trajectory — MIDF
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The continuous decline in the Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation provides a positive signal, especially for the Consumer Price Index...
Inflation to remain manageable between 2.8 to 3.8 pct this year
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The inflation rate is expected to remain manageable and is anticipated to range between 2.8 per cent and 3.8 per...
Australia’s central bank abandoned pause option for Feb rate hike
SYDNEY, Feb 21 — Australia’s central bank, startled by the risk that inflation could prove stickier than previously thought, abandoned all thought of pausing at...