inflation

Malaysia’s Economy Grew by 5% in Q4 2024, Driven by Domestic Demand

For the full year 2024, GDP grew by 5.1% (2023: 3.6%), supported by strong household spending, investment growth, and a…

1 year ago

Cost of living among 5 main challenges impacting families

High living costs, dual incomes, reduced family time, rising child expenses, and gadget addiction are key challenges for Malaysian families.

1 year ago

Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sector Faces Challenges Amid Weak Demand

Manufacturing and production and new orders weakened further, with export orders contracting for the first time in 10 months

1 year ago

Record RM421 Billion Budget Focuses on Civil Servant Pay Raises

Malaysia’s RM421 billion budget prioritizes civil servant salary hikes, boosting consumption but raising concerns over fiscal sustainability.

2 years ago

Can the Feds control inflationary pressures?

Hopes remain for a soft landing, where the Federal Reserve can control inflation without severely impacting growth, supported by the…

2 years ago

OPR stays at 3%: BNM

Global economic expansion and a slowed inflation means the situation is better and OPR is maintained at 3%

2 years ago

Softening US Inflation Calms Markets 

Sentiments for a soft landing improved due to lower CPI and PPI inflation numbers in the US, says MIDF.

2 years ago

OPR Kept at 3.00% While BNM Expects Higher Inflation Trend in 2HCY24

BNM expects inflation to trend higher in 2HCY24 following the recent rationalisation of diesel subsidies hence OPR Kept at 3.00%

2 years ago

Eurozone inflation eases but ECB likely to keep interest rates on hold

Overall price growth stabilized at +0.2%mom, with core Eurozone inflation up +0.3%mom. 1HCY24 averages: headline +2.6%, core +3.0%, aligning closely…

2 years ago

Malaysia’s Producer Prices See Slower Growth in May Amid Sectoral Variations

Malaysia's Producer Price Index rose 1.4% in May, down from 1.9% in April, with sectoral variations driving the moderation

2 years ago

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar Amid Rising Inflation Expectations

The ringgit rose against the US dollar due to higher-than-expected May CPI, suggesting BNM may keep the OPR steady at…

2 years ago

35% of Malaysian Workers Receive No Financial Support for Inflation

The findings underscore the critical impact of work-life balance on job satisfaction and retention for Malaysian workers, emphasizing the need…

2 years ago

Status-quo in OPR with a backdrop of global economic expansion

Despite facing headwinds from tight monetary policies and reduced fiscal support, the MPS anticipates sustained global growth. Kept OPR at…

2 years ago

Malaysia climbing the ladder as a growing economy in Asia

The report says Asia is expected to contribute two-thirds to the global growth.capita growing at 6.75 per cent. Malaysia is…

2 years ago

Red Sea: Supply Chain Woes May Send Inflation on the Rise

Red Sea violence disrupts shipping, impacting Asia's growth and inflation, with Southeast Asian economies like Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia vulnerable

2 years ago

Global Recession Fears Mount as Central Banks look at rates hike

There are a number of factors that could contribute to a global recession in 2023. The war in Ukraine has…

3 years ago

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