Inflation may lead to another rate hike


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia should expect another overnight policy rate (OPR) hike coming ahead for the economic sector due to inflation, says Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.

Despite the ongoing banking stress, it is expected that the federal government will deliver another interest rate increase as inflation remains stubbornly high.

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