Research houses see higher OPR in H2


KUALA LUMPUR: Research houses are projecting that the authorities will increase the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points in the second half of this year due to upward inflationary pressures.

Maybank Investment Bank Research said an OPR hike was imminent and that upward inflationary pressure remained due to higher domestic cost.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Business , interest rate , OPR , Bank Negara

Next In Business News

Unlocking billion-dollar potential for coconuts
The long game behind Malaysia’s 5G network
Auto sector outlook brightens amid stronger 4Q momentum
Building momentum across sectors
More room for property boom
Vietnam launches pilot agriculture traceability system
Target faces activist investor pressure amid sales decline
If I were an oil palm fruit bunch
Brutal year for stock picking spurs fund exodus
Strong job market to underpin retail in 2026

Others Also Read