BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent following its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year today.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Firm Ahead Of BNM's OPR Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained firm at mid-morning, supported by continued buying across all banking heavyweight counters ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) decision, amid expectations of an interest rate hike.

Ringgit Opens Higher Ahead Of Expected OPR Hike

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) decision, with expectations of an interest rate hike lending support to the local currency.

Ringgit Closes Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead of BNM OPR Decision

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged up against the US dollar and other ASEAN currencies at Wednesday’s closing ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) decision tomorrow.

BMI Sees BNM Holding OPR At 2.75 Pct Through 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- BMI expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain its overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent tomorrow and through 2027, citing resilient economic growth and a manageable inflation outlook.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the greenback on Wednesday as investors remain cautious ahead of results from the United States (US) midterm elections and Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting tomorrow, said an analyst. 

BNM Issues Strategy Paper On Advancing Shariah Contract Applications

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has issued a Strategy Paper on advancing shariah contract applications for a more productive and inclusive economy in line with shariah objectives. 

Juwai IQI Expects BNM To Maintain OPR

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to leave the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at November’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting this Thursday, said Juwai IQI. 

HSBC Sees Ringgit Trading At 4.10-4.20 Against US Dollar In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit could trade between 4.10 and 4.20 against the US dollar in 2027, compared with its current range of 4.05 to 4.10, according to HSBC Global Investment Research.

BNM Issues Commemorative Coins For National Audit Department’s 120th Anniversary, EPF’s 75th Anniversary

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced the issuance of two limited-editioncommemorative coins in conjunction with the 120th anniversary of the National Audit Department (JAN120) and the 75th anniversary of the Employees Provident Fund (KWSP75).

Kenanga Raises Loan Growth Forecast To 5.5-6.0 Pct, Expects OPR To Stay At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has raised its loan growth forecast for this year to a range of 5.5 per cent to six per cent from five per cent to 5.5 per cent, with projections extended into 2027.

Short-term Rates Set To Remain Stable Next Week On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates are expected to remain stable next week, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) financial system operations.