CURRENTECONOMY No clear signal on more interest rate hike from BNM after NovemberEditor Selangor JournalNovember 2, 2022 by Editor Selangor JournalNovember 2, 2022 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Standard Chartered expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to raise the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to...
CURRENTECONOMY Ringgit further weakens versus US dollar but stays higher against major currenciesEditor Selangor JournalOctober 21, 2022October 21, 2022 by Editor Selangor JournalOctober 21, 2022October 21, 2022 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The ringgit further weakened against the US dollar today, closing the week at a new all-time low of 4.738 due...
CURRENTNATIONAL Rise in OPR will affect M40 house buyersEditor Selangor JournalSeptember 15, 2022September 15, 2022 by Editor Selangor JournalSeptember 15, 2022September 15, 2022 ALOR SETAR, Sept 15 — The rise in Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to 2.50 per cent will likely influence Malaysians to reconsider purchasing houses, particularly...
CURRENTECONOMY Ringgit easier against US dollar in early tradeEditor Selangor JournalSeptember 12, 2022 by Editor Selangor JournalSeptember 12, 2022 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — The ringgit had eased against the US dollar in the early morning trade today as sentiments continued to favour the...
CURRENTECONOMY BNM’S OPR hike is widely expected amid continued improvement of domestic economyEditor Selangor JournalSeptember 8, 2022 by Editor Selangor JournalSeptember 8, 2022 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — The 25 basis points (bps) hike in the overnight policy rate (OPR) announced by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today to...
CURRENTECONOMY Bank Negara raises OPR by 25 basis points to 2.50 pctEditor Selangor JournalSeptember 8, 2022September 9, 2022 by Editor Selangor JournalSeptember 8, 2022September 9, 2022 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has increased the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.50 per cent at...
CURRENTECONOMY Central Bank to hike OPR by another 25 basis points this week, Moody’s Analytics predictsEditor Selangor JournalSeptember 5, 2022September 5, 2022 by Editor Selangor JournalSeptember 5, 2022September 5, 2022 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to hike its overnight policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 per cent this...
CURRENTNATIONAL Gradual increase in OPR does not cause significant impact, says deputy finance ministerEditor Selangor JournalAugust 9, 2022 by Editor Selangor JournalAugust 9, 2022 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — The gradual increase in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) will not cause a significant impact, said Deputy Finance Minister 1...
CURRENTECONOMY MOF monitoring effects of OPR hike on consumer loan repaymentsEditor Selangor JournalAugust 8, 2022 by Editor Selangor JournalAugust 8, 2022 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is monitoring the effects of the increase in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) on the...
CURRENTECONOMY Bank Negara may continue to increase OPR next month — Kenanga ResearchEditor Selangor JournalAugust 8, 2022August 8, 2022 by Editor Selangor JournalAugust 8, 2022August 8, 2022 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is likely to maintain its hawkish stance in September and increase the overnight policy rate (OPR)...
CURRENTECONOMY Investment banks expect BNM to raise OPR by at least 25 basis points in 2022Editor Selangor JournalJuly 28, 2022 by Editor Selangor JournalJuly 28, 2022 KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Local investment banks expect Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to raise the overnight policy rate (OPR) by at least 25 basis...
CURRENTNATIONAL Property market likely to rebound in second half 2022Editor Selangor JournalJuly 28, 2022 by Editor Selangor JournalJuly 28, 2022 KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The property sector is likely to rebound in the second half (2H) of 2022, supported by the domestic economic recovery,...