KUALA LUMPUR: Investment banks expect Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to lower the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025) amid softer first quarter (1Q) growth and tariff disruptions.
Public Investment Bank Bhd said the earlier 100 bps reduction in the Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR) is expected to serve as a timely liquidity buffer, allowing BNM to maintain a data-dependent stance amid elevated external volatility.
