Bank Negara Malaysia set to remain on hold

The fact that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) left its policy rate on hold at 1.75% today despite the worsening economic outlook means any further loosening is unlikely. But with the recovery set to be slow and fitful, we think BNM will leave interest rates at their current low until at least the end of 2022.

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