Will The Overnight Policy Rate Be Increased Today?

Dr Ray Choy, Head of Economics & Research, Opus Asset Management

11-May-22 09:15

Will The Overnight Policy Rate Be Increased Today?

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Later today, Bank Negara Malaysia will have their monetary policy committee to determine the overnight policy rate, which is currently at an all time low at 1.75%. Dr Ray Choy, Head of Economics & Research, Opus Asset Management shares with us his expectations on rate hikes and also his views on inflation in Malaysia. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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Tags: bank negara malaysia, bnm, overnight policy rate, inflation, central bank, interest rates, malaysian economy, monetary policy committee, malaysia gdp,

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