Five things to look out for in 2018


Factors that will impact the domestic economy, from China to the general election

What does 2018 hold for the Malaysian economy? Major central banks are starting to raise interest rates while President Donald Trump’s America First policy not only promises more rumblings on the global political stage but also repercussions for global trade. Commodity prices are expected to rise, therefore costs for both consumers and companies will go up.

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