Malaysia bonds and equity markets gain from investor-interest in emerging markets

PETALING JAYA: For the last five weeks, the Malaysian capital markets have seen a net inflow of foreign funds. This has resulted in some stability in its equity market and buoyancy in its bond market.

According to analysts, the resurgence of investor-interest in emerging markets has benefited the Malaysian capital markets, as stagnant growth and negative interest rates in Western developed economies drive funds to seek better returns in this region.