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Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)'s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has raised its overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.5% on Thursday (Sept ...

These will ensure financial intermediation remains supportive of the economy,” it said. At the current OPR level, the stance of monetary policy continues to remain accommodative and supportive of economic growth,” it said. Malaysia’s headline inflation rose 2.8% year-on-year in the second quarter, from 2.2% in 1Q2022. Nevertheless, the central bank said external demand is expected to moderate following softening global growth. Financial institutions also continue to operate with strong capital and liquidity buffers. The reopening of international borders will lift tourism-related sectors.

KUALA LUMPUR: At the conclusion of its monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, Bank Negara increased the overnight policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) to ...

"Domestic liquidity remains sufficient, with continued orderly functioning of the financial and foreign exchange markets. Despite the increased volatility in the global financial and foreign exchange markets, however, the developments are not expected to derail Malaysia's growth. According to the central bank, the transition to endemicity and policy measures have contributed to the stronger growth performance in the second quarter of 2022. "At the current OPR level, the stance of monetary policy continues to remain accommodative and supportive of economic growth. In a statement, it said it raised the ceiling and floor rate of the corridor of the OPR to 2.75% and 2.25% respectively. "The MPC is not on any pre-set course and will continue to assess evolving conditions and their implications on the overall outlook to domestic inflation and growth," said Bank Negara..

The monetary policy committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to increase the overnight policy rate (OPR) again, this time by another 25 ...

The year-to-date, headline inflation is currently at an average of 2.8% and BNM says it is projected to peak in the third quarter of 2022 before moderating thereafter. This is the third time the OPR has been raised this year, with the previous two hikes – each seeing an increase of 0.25% – happening on July 6 and May 11. Share your experience in the comments below.

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 its fifth Monetary ...

“However, global growth continues to be supported by improvements in labour market conditions and the full reopening of most economies and international borders,” BNM said in its monetary policy statement today. The central bank said the ceiling and floor rates of the corridor of the OPR are correspondingly increased to 2.75 per cent and 2.25 per cent respectively. 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 its fifth Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today.

BNM's Monetary Policy Committee raised the OPR rate by another 25 basis points to 2.50%, the third consecutive increase this year.

This is the third consecutive rate hike by the Malaysian central bank in 2022 having raised the OPR by 25bps in May and July this year Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) today raise the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.50%. BNM’s Monetary Policy Committee raised the OPR rate by another 25 basis points to 2.50%, the third consecutive increase this year.

KUALA LUMPUR • Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has increased the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.5% at its fifth Monetary Policy ...

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PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today increased the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.50%, marking the third consecu...

At the current OPR level, the stance of monetary policy continues to remain accommodative and supportive of economic growth,” the MPC said in a statement. MARC Ratings expect BNM to remain on a rate tightening path. The OPR was at a record low of 1.75% from July 2020 to May 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.