inflation

Malaysia’s CPI Inflation Inches Up to 1.3% in August

Malaysia’s CPI rose slightly to 1.3% in August, driven by higher food-away inflation, urban pressures.

9 months ago

Analysts revised Malaysia’s full-year GDP forecast upward to 4.3% from 4.0%.

Malaysia’s GDP grew 4.4% in 2Q25, supported by services and construction, despite weak net exports and slower manufacturing expansion.

10 months ago

Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty, Faces Internal Dissent

The US Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 4.25%-4.50%, facing dissent and political pressure amid inflation concerns and economic uncertainty.

11 months ago

OPR Cut Supports Growth Amid Benign Inflation, Further Cut Possible by End-2025

Maybank expects Malaysia's inflation to remain low, with further OPR cuts possible amid economic challenges and risks.

11 months ago

MCA Youth’s Saw Yee Fung Questions Anwar on claims of RM20b national debt cut

Saw Yee Fung criticizes Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for misrepresenting Malaysia's debt situation, urging transparency and effective economic policies amid…

12 months ago

170% Gas Price Hike for Eateries to Raise Food Costs, Burden Consumers, Says MCA President

Eateries face 170% gas price hike, raising food costs for consumers, says MCA president, urging subsidies for small traders.

1 year ago

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

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