Surprise rate hike

Containing outflows, supporting the ringgit likely reasons

Policy must avoid distorting labour market

Temporary volatile peaks for crude oil

Slower global growth to contain price surge

Clear rules needed for voluntary carbon market

Proper mechanism will spur efficient technology

Time for a policy to make the ringgit stronger?

THE weakening of the ringgit, which is heading for its biggest monthly loss in more than five years, raises the issue of whether Malaysia should rewire the economy via a strong or perhaps more stable ringgit policy.

Recession unlikely for now

Economists cautious over economic outlook

Upward pressure on inflation seen for the rest of 2022

PETALING JAYA: Upward inflationary pressure is anticipated for the rest of the year.

Inflationary consequences

As prices rise, experts concur that the country needs to be bold to institute structural reforms to rebuild buffers and secure a more sustainable growth path.

Weakening yuan affecting the ringgit

PETALING JAYA: The ringgit continues to depreciate against the US dollar to its lowest level in almost two years at RM4.29, triggered by the weakening in the Chinese yuan.

Conflict can hurt M’sian pockets

PETALING JAYA: The effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict are due to be felt by the average Malaysian as the war pushes up prices of oil and energy as well as commodities such as wheat and corn.