BNM makes surprise 25bps hike in OPR to 3%
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has raised the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 3%, as the central bank believes the global economy continues to be driven by resilient domestic demand.
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has raised the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 3%, as the central bank believes the global economy continues to be driven by resilient domestic demand.
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When: March 2023
According to Bloomberg as of Tuesday afternoon, 16 out of 18 economists said BNM will keep the OPR at 2.75% — a rate unchanged since November last year.
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