Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today announced its decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00%, in line with market expectations. The market is now closely watching BNM's outlook on future inflation and economic growth for clues on the direction of monetary policy. This stability is expected to support economic recovery but also requires vigilance on price pressures.
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), following its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today, announced its decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00%. This move was in line with the expectations of most economists and market analysts. In its statement, BNM highlighted that the current monetary policy stance is supportive of sustainable economic growth while ensuring price stability. The market will now keenly await BNM's upcoming quarterly economic report to gauge its latest assessment of the domestic inflation trajectory and risks from global economic slowdowns. Analysts generally believe that BNM will lean towards keeping interest rates unchanged throughout the first half of 2026, barring any unexpected surge in inflation.
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