Tag: Bank Negara Malaysia
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Ringgit Hits Four-Year High as Malaysia’s Economy Gains Momentum
Malaysia’s Ringgit Surges as Economic Momentum Builds The Malaysian ringgit is shaking off headline volatility as Malaysia’s economy demonstrates sustained strength. Analysts say the currency is approaching a four-year peak, underscoring how improving domestic momentum and easing global trade tensions are attracting offshore investors to the local debt market. Singapore and Hong Kong markets have…
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BNM To Require 15-Minute Financial Education for Personal Loans Over RM100,000 from 2027
Overview of the new policy Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced a revised policy that will require borrowers applying for personal financing exceeding RM100,000 to complete a 15-minute financial education module. The measure, set to take effect from January 1, 2027, aims to bolster financial literacy and ensure borrowers make well-informed decisions before taking on large…
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BNM Keeps Policy Rate Steady as Malaysia’s Economy Holds Up
BNM Set to Hold Policy Rate Amid Steady Growth Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep its benchmark policy rate unchanged in the upcoming monetary policy decision, underscoring a broader theme of economic resilience. With growth cooling yet remaining robust, inflation well-contained, and the ringgit strengthening, the central bank appears ready to preserve its…
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BNM to Keep Policy Rate Steady as Malaysia Supports Growth and Ringgit Stabilizes
BNM Set to Hold Policy Rate Amid Resilient Growth Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is widely anticipated to keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged when it meets this week, signaling confidence in Malaysia’s economic trajectory despite an environment of global tightening. With growth looking stable, inflation contained, and the ringgit firming, the central bank is positioned…
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BNM holds policy rate as Malaysia’s economy remains resilient
BNM signals a steady hand in a resilient economy Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) appears set to leave the policy rate unchanged, a move that underscores the central bank’s assessment of a domestic economy that has withstood global shocks better than many peers. With inflation broadly tamed, growth stabilizing, and the ringgit strengthening, BNM has room…
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Ringgit Steady Ahead of Rate Decisions: MPC and Fed
Ringgit Opens Near Flat, Investors Watch for MPC and Fed Moves The ringgit opened almost flat against the U.S. dollar as investors braced for key rate decisions from Malaysia’s central bank and the Federal Reserve. While the local currency has been relatively quiet in early trading, analysts say it could be more reactive to guidance…
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Ringgit Steady Ahead of Domestic MPC and U.S. Rate Decisions
Ringgit Holds Steady Ahead of Key Rate Decisions The Malaysian ringgit opened the session nearly flat against the U.S. dollar as traders braced for important rate decisions from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the U.S. Federal Reserve. With the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) set to unveil its stance later in the week, market…
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Ringgit Steady vs US Dollar Ahead of Rate Decisions
Overview: Ringgit opens flat ahead of key rate decisions The Malaysian ringgit opened almost flat against the U.S. dollar as market participants awaited crucial rate decisions from both Bank Negara Malaysia (MPC) and the Federal Reserve. In early trades, traders were cautious, weighing the potential impact of monetary policy signals on regional currencies and asset…