OPR likely unchanged: Ringgit at 4.25 vs US dollar by year-end - Kenanga
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Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged for the next 12 to 15 months due to subdued inflation and a stable economic outlook; Kenanga Investment Bank revised its year-end forecast for the ringgit to 4.25 against the US dollar from 4.42, citing favorable yield differentials and anticipated US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts; the market now expects two 25 basis point cuts by the Fed this year following strong US labor data in September; external risks such as geopolitical tensions and a potential US economic downturn remain concerns.

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https://www.nst.com.my/business/economy/2024/10/1116602/opr-likely-unchanged-ringgit-425-vs-us-dollar-year-end-kenanga