MIDF Research stays neutral on property sector, sees improved buying sentiment on unchanged OPR
Additionally, Low believed that the unchanged OPR is expected to help property developers with financing costs.
RHB Research maintains 3.25% OPR forecast on further ringgit weakening, sticky inflation
The research house’s view contradicts OCBC’s and UOB’s view that BNM will hold the OPR at 3% for the rest of the year, but aligns with MIDF Research's view that an increment will occur in the second half of the year.
With BNM staying its course, economists peg OPR at 3% till year-end
Domestically, the central bank noted that following its strong outturn in the first quarter of the year, the local economy has since expanded at a more moderate pace as exports were weighed down by slower external demand in line with expectations.
BNM maintains OPR at 3%, as expected
BNM’s latest OPR decision follows the 25 basis point (bps) hike in May as it moved to further normalise monetary policy in line with resilient domestic growth prospects.
OCBC Bank sees 70% probability BNM will keep OPR unchanged
“Core inflation eased to a lesser extent compared to headline inflation but the direction implies that inflationary pressures are easing.
MBSB aiming for higher ROE in 2023 despite margin pressure
MBSB is in the midst of acquiring MIDF via a RM1.
CGS-CIMB sees another hike in 2H2023, bringing the OPR to 3.25%
“We believe there could be one more OPR hike by end-2023 to 3.
BNM makes surprise 25bps hike in OPR to 3%
The rate hike, after two consecutive pauses in early 2023 at 2.
Most economists foresee BNM maintaining OPR at 2.75%
"We believe loan growth will be supported by the resilient household sector on the back of improved income and steady labour market conditions, as reflected in the lower unemployment rate,” Kenanga said.
PRG appoints former BNM director Arlina Ariff to board
“Her talent and experience make her an accomplished business leader, and we look forward to her contributions to PRG.
