Investment banks see BNM cutting OPR by 25 points in second half of 2025 as tariffs, weak GDP weigh on outlook

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Investment banks expect Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to lower the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25...

Nevertheless, StanChart expects consumer spending and investment are likely to remain the key pillars of growth in 2025.

Meanwhile, Hong Leong Investment Bank said the projection was made in view of external uncertainties and modest inflationary environment.

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Published On: 2025-05-19 @ 11:47:10 (12 hours ago)

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