OPR cut die to external factors: research houses

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Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to cut the overnight policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.

0 per cent yesterday, was due to external factors that have dampened global trade and investments, said research houses of banks.

Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd also concurred with the sentiment as prolonged external conflicts had dragged down Malaysia’s gross domestic product in the first quarter of this year with global demand slowing. Meanwhile, RHB bank in its economic view today said besides unresolved trade tensions which had dampen the global economy, heightened policy uncertainty could lead to sharp financial market adjustments, further weighing on overall outlook.

 

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