If oil prices stay where they are, it’s a “question of arithmetic” that inflation would accelerate, he said.
The central bank will monitor signs of slack in the economy, such as unemployment and capacity utilisation, to give it “better clues on how the economy is faring against potential,” he said. - Bloomberg
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!