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Budget 2027 could deliver double relief for businesses, middle-income Malaysians - CIMB securities

MALAYSIAN businesses and middle-income households could receive a double boost from Budget 2027 through wider sales and service tax (SST) exemptions and targeted personal income tax cuts, potentially…

  • Malaysian businesses may receive broader SST exemptions for production inputs.
  • Middle-income households could see tax cuts on specific income brackets.
  • Government fiscal deficit expected to narrow slightly to 3.4% of GDP.

BOJ Rate Hike Promises Asset Boosts for Elderly, Higher Housing Costs for Young

Amid growing US demands for higher interest, the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.25% in September 2026. This could trigger positive effects for Japanese households as a whole, but the impact…

  • Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1.25% on September 18
  • Mizuho predicts asset gains: ¥20k for 60+, ¥21k for 70+
  • Younger borrowers face higher mortgage interest costs

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