Overnight Policy Rate to influence Bursa Malaysia's performance this week


KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama): Investors are expected to become more cautious this week as bets about Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) will be in focus ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) second meeting for the year scheduled on March 8 and 9.

In a research note today, Kenanga Research said the central bank is expected to maintain the status quo.

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