MIDF Research maintains positive outlook on consumer sector
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — MIDF Research has maintained a positive outlook on the consumer sector due to solid domestic retail growth in 2023 and...
Malaysia expected to maintain sovereign rating in near term, says Maybank IB
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Malaysia’s sovereign rating is likely to be status quo for at least the next three to six months, said Maybank...
CPO price to close higher at RM3,891 per tonne in October — MIDF Research
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — MIDF Research forecasts the average local crude palm oil (CPO) delivery price will close 4.4 per cent month-on-month higher at RM3,891 per tonne...
Maybank IB expects Budget 2024 deficit at 4.0 to 4.3 pct
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The Budget 2024 deficit is expected to be between 4.0 to 4.3 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP),...
Research houses see possibility of OPR staying at current level for longer time
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Research houses see the possibility of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintaining its overnight policy rate (OPR) rate at the current...
Aviation sector set for profitability in 2023, says Maybank IB
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Malaysia’s aviation sector is set for profitability in 2023 as passenger traffic continues to recover, with jet fuel prices easing...
Maybank IB expects ringgit to strengthen to 4.05 versus US dollar by end-2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) is projecting the ringgit to end 2023 stronger at 4.05 against the US dollar...
Analysts upbeat on malaysia’s O&G sector amid Petronas’ robust activities
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — Maybank Investment Bank (IB) is maintaining its positive call on the Malaysian oil and gas (O&G) sector amid a more...
Industrial properties likely to extend strong sales momentum into 2023 — Maybank IB
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — Malaysia’s industrial properties sector is expected to extend its strong sales momentum into 2023 after gaining traction in 2022, especially...
Maybank IB raises its 2022 inflation rate forecast to 3.4 pct
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has revised upwards its inflation rate forecast for this year to 3.4 per cent...
Maybank IB foresees speculative car bookings, cancellations over the next 9 months
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) foresees unnecessary issues over the next nine months in the automotive sector with a...
Maybank IB maintains GDP target at six pct for 2022 despite floods
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 — Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has maintained its gross domestic product (GDP) growth target for Malaysia at 6.0 per...