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Bank Negara Malaysia maintains policy rate, anticipates steady economy in 2025

Bank Negara Malaysia maintains its policy rate at 3.0%, citing strong economic growth, but inflation may rise above comfort levels due to subsidy cuts.

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Malaysia's economy faces subdued growth due to tight fiscal policy

Malaysia's economy shows softer growth with GDP declining to 4.8% in Q4. Projections suggest subdued growth impacted by inflation and tight fiscal policy.

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Foreign outflows hit Asian bonds in Nov on Trump policy concerns, dollar's rise

Asian debt markets saw net foreign outflows for the first time in seven months, totaling $1.92 billion, as Trump’s trade policies and strong dollar influenced investor sentiment.

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Bearish bets maintained on Asian FX as US tariff fears intensify: Reuters poll

Bearish positions against the South Korean won and Indian rupee rise due to concerns over U.S. tariffs affecting emerging markets and political turmoil in South Korea.

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Central banks extend easing cycle in November as uncertain 2025 looms

Central banks in developed and emerging economies continued monetary easing in November, ahead of potential global economic shifts, with notable interest rate cuts and predictions for 2025.

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Malaysia's economy loses steam in Q3 on lower oil, gas output:

Malaysia's economic growth slowed in Q3 due to lower oil and gas output, while investment and household spending remained strong, with inflation expected to rise amid subsidy cuts.

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Malaysia central bank to ensure stability amid global volatility, governor says

Malaysia's central bank maintains interest rates at 3.00%, citing positive economic outlook and investment confidence despite global market volatility post-U.S. elections.

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Long positions pile on Chinese yuan, Asian FX bulls maintain momentum: Reuters poll

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Can the ASEAN currencies rally continue?

The article discusses the temporary appreciation of ASEAN currencies against the US dollar, analyzing factors and vulnerabilities affecting the Malaysian, Thai, Philippine, and Indonesian currencies.

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Bullish bets on most Asian currencies rise on Fed rate cut bets: Reuters poll

Analysts have increased bullish positions on most Asian currencies due to concerns about U.S. economic growth and potential interest rate cuts, impacting currency values.