Asia Economics Update Malaysia set for sustained but gradual tightening Bank Negara (BNM) today raised the overnight policy rate by 25bp to 2.5%, as expected, while the double-digit surge in GDP in Q1 has been confirmed. The economic upswing looks set to remain strong and... 13th May 2010 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Weekly Malaysia set to tighten again Malaysia’s central bank (BNM) will probably raise policy interest rates again this week, provided the debt crisis in the euro-zone periphery and the disorder in the markets does not escalate further... 10th May 2010 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Update Malaysia aims to improve investment conditions Malaysia’s New Economic Model (NEM), published today, is a positive step toward promoting longterm economic reform. Boosting foreign investment, lifting education standards and reducing the role of... 30th March 2010 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Update Malaysia set for a mild monetary tightening Bank Negara (BNM) raised the overnight policy rate by 25bps to 2.25% at today’s meeting. This was contrary to the consensus expectation but in line with our forecast. Economic growth has recently... 4th March 2010 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Update Malaysia jumps the queue and should hike next week Today was Malaysia’s turn to report Q4 GDP growth far stronger than the consensus and even our more-bullish-than-most expectations. All the positives will probably stay in place in coming quarters and... 24th February 2010 · 1 min read
Asia Economic Outlook Upswings to stay impressive for a while (Q1 10) The trade-dependent economies will eventually see slower GDP growth later this year and in 2011 as the global upswing loses momentum. But Asia’s rebound will not come to a complete halt and growth, by... 19th February 2010 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Update Malaysia set to stay in the slow lane Bank Negara (BNM) left policy rates unchanged today at 2.00%, as expected. There were no surprises in the policy statement which pointed to rates remaining on hold for a while. Malaysia’s recovery is... 26th January 2010 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Update Malaysian economy to grow 5% this year Malaysia’s November industrial output data, published today, were poor, as were November foreign trade data published last week. Nevertheless, we remain positive on the outlook. GDP growth should... 11th January 2010 · 1 min read
Asia Economic Outlook Decoupling is back (Q4 09) We expect the upswing in emerging Asia to stay relatively strong in coming quarters. The more trade-dependent economies will be held back by the long drawn-out recoveries that are likely in the US and... 24th November 2009 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Update Malaysia rates to stay low Bank Negara, as expected, today kept policy rates unchanged and again indicated that it will keep rates on hold for a prolonged period. The economy is picking up but the upswing is more fragile than... 24th November 2009 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Update Malaysia set for the slow lane Bank Negara, as expected, kept policy rates unchanged today and will likely keep rates low for a long time. Malaysia’s upswing is less established and inflation pressures are low, especially when... 28th October 2009 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Update Malaysia plans slow exit from fiscal stimulus Today’s 2010 budget aims to cut the fiscal deficit but Malaysia’s move to the exit will be more of a stroll than a sprint. Lower personal tax rates and higher relief on incomes will support household... 23rd October 2009 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Update Malaysia to stay on an improving track Today’s better-than-expected Q2 GDP figures confirm that Malaysia is pulling out of recession. Malaysia’s upswing will likely be sluggish compared to the region but this should ensure that the... 26th August 2009 · 1 min read
