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Bank Negara’s OPR remains at 3%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia today decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3%. Announcing this after its meeting, MPC gave an assurance that it will ensure that the monetary policy stance remains conducive to sustainable economic growth amid price stability. In a statement, BNM ... Read More
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BNM maintains OPR at 3%, citing strong economic performance

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3% following the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The decision reflects a positive outlook for both the global and Malaysian economies, with continued growth and moderating inflation. Globally, economic expansion is supported by resilient labour ... Read More
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BNM maintains OPR at 3%

At its meeting today, Bank Negara Malaysia's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced its decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 percent. This decision comes amidst a backdrop of a moderately expanding global economy supported by domestic demand and improving trade activity. Globally, economic expansion persists, driven by ... Read More
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BNM keeps OPR at 3%

In its recent meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia announced the decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3%. The move is in line with the current assessment of the global and domestic economic landscape. Globally, the economy continues to expand, driven by robust ... Read More
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BNM keeps OPR at 3%

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3% despite the ringgit plunging to a 25-year low against the US dollar. The decision was announced today following the central bank’s two-day monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting. In a press statement, BNM said that maintaining the OPR ... Read More
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Kenanga Research: BNM expected to maintain OPR at 3% for next 6-12 months

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent for the next six to 12 months, given the persistent downward trajectory of both headline and core inflation. However, looking ahead, the possibility of price shifts in food and commodities due to the ... Read More
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BNM raises OPR to 3% in surprise move

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) unexpectedly raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, citing a need to normalise monetary accommodation as the economy was resilient and it needed to manage persistent inflation. The overnight policy rate was raised by 25 basis points to 3 percent. A Reuters poll of 25 economists ... Read More
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BNM seen maintaining OPR at 2.75% for rest of 2023

Malaysia's central bank will keep its key interest rate unchanged at 2.75% for a third consecutive meeting next Wednesday (May 3) and for the rest of this year and next as inflation has cooled faster than expected, a Reuters poll of economists found. After reaching a peak of 4.7% in ... Read More
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BNM maintains OPR at 2.75%

The Monetary Policy Committee of Bank Negara Malaysia kept the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 percent. Despite positive developments such as the reopening of China's economy and better-than-expected growth in major economies, the global economy continues to be affected by elevated cost pressures and higher interest rates. Some central ... Read More
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BNM maintains overnight policy rate at 2.75pc

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent today, allowing it to assess the impact of the cumulative past OPR adjustments, given the lag effects of monetary policy on the economy. The central bank said at the current OPR level, the ... Read More