Moody’s sees key risk to credit rating from US levies


The ratings firm sees downside risks to its initial projection of 5% growth for Malaysia this year due to exposure to global trade tensions.

KUALA LUMPUR: Tariff shocks pose a major threat to Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating, given the potential disruption to economic growth and fiscal consolidation, according to Moody’s Ratings.

The ratings firm sees downside risks to its initial projection of 5% growth for Malaysia this year due to exposure to global trade tensions.

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