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How’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth Affect Bond Market

Jan 30, 2026

In recent periods, Malaysia@s economy has delivered stronger-than-expected growth. For example, official estimates show GDP expanding by around 4.9 % in 2025, above forecasts, with robust performance in services, manufacturing, and construction. Q4 growth even reached around 5.7 % year-on-year...

Malaysia, Mexico most at risk from Japan carry unwind — HSBC

Jan 29, 2026

Bond markets in Malaysia and Mexico are among the most at risk should a further increase in Japanese yields prompt the nation@s investors to repatriate capital, according to HSBC Holdings plc.

The differences between crypto, stablecoin and CBDC

Jan 26, 2026

Cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin and Ethereum) are digital-native assets on public blockchains. There is no issuer, no sovereign backing. Their value is determined entirely by scarcity, network belief and speculative demand. They overcome fears of censorship, a lack of trust in institutions and...

Local banks step up push into tokenisation

Jan 26, 2026

At least three Malaysian banks are exploring tokenisation, including Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd and CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB).

Monetary Policy Statement

Jan 22, 2026

At its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75%.

ESG themes to shape investment decisions

Jan 21, 2026

Three environmental, social and governance (ESG) themes are set to shape investment decisions this year namely carbon pricing, circular economy and waste management as well as mandatory sustainability reporting, under the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF).

Economy weathers tariffs to hit 5% growth

Jan 20, 2026

China@s economic growth met the government@s target last year despite a pronounced slowdown in recent months, weathering Donald Trump@s trade war by boosting exports outside the United States.

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