Malaysia set to hold rates on strong growth, signal hike in 2027
Inflation in Malaysia remain moderate, despite a surge in global oil prices
Malaysia is poised to maintain its interest rates at 2.75% during the year's final policy meeting on November 5, with potential for a hike in early 2027, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). Economists surveyed by Bloomberg predict a 25-basis point increase, while the central bank has left borrowing costs unchanged since a July 2025 preemptive quarter-point cut to shield the economy from higher US tariffs.
Strong economic growth, driven by private consumption, investment, and electronics exports, gives BNM room to keep rates steady. Analysts from HSBC and Bloomberg Economics expect a rate hike in Q1 2027 if inflation pressures intensify, while the Malaysian ringgit remains relatively stable amidst global oil price surges and currency fluctuations.
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