Malaysia: Trade surplus hits all-time high in October
As elsewhere in Asia, the worst of Malaysia’s trade downturn appears to be over though the recovery could be painfully slow
Malaysia: Exports end 2018 on a firmer note
Data supports our view of a pick-up in GDP growth in the final quarter of 2018 to 4.6% from 4.4% in the previous quarter, leading to a full-year average…
Malaysia: A good start to the final quarter
The unexpectedly strong economic activity in October signals a good start to the final quarter of this year. We revise our GDP growth forecast for the…
The external payments position will remain supportive of the Malaysian ringgit into 2019. But a widely expected global growth slowdown and the resultant…
Steady current account surplus is positive for the Malaysian ringgit (MYR) but the macro policy mix, an overly loose fiscal policy, and stable central…
Malaysia: Dismal August export performance
Malaysia: Enjoying the lowest inflation in Asia
Malaysia: Economy off to a good start in third quarter
Per la BCE non è il momento di andare in vacanza
Eurozona, la produzione industriale cala a maggio
Malaysia: Strong July trade growth, stable monetary policy
Malaysia: A huge downside GDP miss in the second quarter
Malaysia: Wider external surplus is positive for ringgit
Malaysia: Will Bank Negara turn dovish?
Malaysia: Downside trade surprise
The forthcoming trade war clouds the outlook for Malaysia’s economy and currency. We have revised our USD/MYR forecast for end-2018 for further…
Malaysia: Food, transport to boost inflation in May
Inflation will stay low throughout 2018 due to a cut in the Goods and Services tax (GST). This, along with strong growth and a resilient currency, rules…
Malaysia: Slower GDP growth, but still strong
Malaysia: So far, so good
Malaysia: Mahathir returns, uncertainty lingers
Malaysia: Inflation slows further in March
Malaysian central bank on hold
Malaysia: 2018 shaping up to be a better year for inflation