Economic prospects good despite softer loan growth last December


PETALING JAYA: The country’s economic prospects remain good despite the softer growth in loans for December and rising external macro headwinds, says Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.

It expects gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 4.9% year-on-year (y-o-y) this year and for Bank Negara to maintain the overnight policy rate at 3%.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
GDP , SME , HLIB

Next In Business News

Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15%
The parcel overhang
Zero abandoned homes�by�2030?
Unmasking housing market pricing abuses
Ringgit likely to trade cautiously next week ahead of key US data
Powering a new reinvestment cycle as demand surges
Up in Arms - or up the value chain?
Asia bonds for diversification
AI disruption fears rock markets
Private equity hits a sixer

Others Also Read