Economic Views

Asia a source of stability amid rising uncertainties

Global economic growth is expected to slow down from 3.4% in 2022 to 2.6% in 2023 against the backdrop of monetary policy tightening in advanced economies. While supply chain normalisation should support the recovery, economic momentum in advanced economies will likely remain uneven. The impact of an extended period of rate hikes in the US […]

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Malaysia launches visionary MADANI economic narrative

On July 27 2023, the Malaysian government launched the visionary MADANI economic narrative, a roadmap to pave the way for sustainable growth. The framework will guide Malaysia’s mission of socioeconomic as well as overarching strategic and tactical plans. From the economic perspective, the MADANI framework is timely in view of the upcoming Budget 2024, New

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Ringgit weakness reflects Malaysia’s economic vulnerability

The sharp weakening in Malaysia’s ringgit has reached an unprecedented low based on its Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) according to data from the Bank of International Settlements (BIS). The REER is a measure of the exchange rate value weighted by trade and adjusted for inflation. On one hand, it explains that exports from Malaysia

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2Q2022 GDP: Growth currently consumption-driven, but will recede

Posted Date : August 11, 2022 We opine that Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth will likely pick up strongly by 8.5% y-o-y in 2Q2022, compared with the 5.0% recorded in 1Q2022. Our upbeat assessment is premised on the ongoing strength in private consumption growth, as suggested by high-frequency indicators despite a substantial uptick

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