OPR likely to stay at 3% until year-end


AmBank Research said the current OPR level at 3% is accommodative in the present state of inflation and expected economic growth.

PETALING JAYA: The overnight policy rate (OPR) is expected to remain unchanged until the end of 2024, say economists.

Bank Negara’s decision on Wednesday to hold the OPR steady was largely in line with expectations.

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