Economy / Malaysia
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Conditions Point Towards Q207 Rate Cut
January 2007 | Market StrategySorry, you must be a subscriber to view this article in full. If you are a subscriber please login.
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BMI View: With inflation steadily moderating, the exchange rate appreciating and aggregate demand faltering, the case for monetary loosening in Malaysia is developing. Real interest rates are still, however, fairly low, and we expect the central bank to wait until the second quarter before cutting its policy rate.