The ringgit bond and sukuk market grew by 0.34% in August compared to the previous month. Total outstanding recorded in August 2024 was RM2.079 trillion which increased by 0.34% compared to RM2.072 trillion in July 2024. This growth mainly contributed from government outstanding at 58.13...
While major central banks are veering towards rate cuts, it remains too soon to say whether the moves could be categorised as a @normalisation@ of restrictive policy or first steps to prevent growth from faltering further.
Five of the largest emerging Asian bond markets are jointly receiving net inflows for the first time in three years, suggesting that investors are getting more upbeat on the asset class.
Just as bond traders grow more assured that inflation is finally under control, a camp of investors is quietly building up protection against the risk of a future spike in prices.
Interest in the bond markets is expected to rise further on the back of increasing market fluctuations and global risks, following the recent heavy sell- off in the equity market.
The Malaysian economy advanced by 5.9% in the second quarter of 2024 (1Q 2024: 4.2%). The growth is driven by stronger domestic demand and further expansion in exports. Household spending increased amid sustained positive labour market conditions and larger policy support. Investment activity was...
The ringgit bond and sukuk market grew by 0.34% in August compared to the previous month. Total outstanding recorded in August 2024 was RM2.079 trillion which increased by 0.34% compared to RM2.072 trillion in July 2024. This growth mainly contributed from government outstanding at 58.13...
While major central banks are veering towards rate cuts, it remains too soon to say whether the moves could be categorised as a @normalisation@ of restrictive policy or first steps to prevent growth from faltering further.
Five of the largest emerging Asian bond markets are jointly receiving net inflows for the first time in three years, suggesting that investors are getting more upbeat on the asset class.
Just as bond traders grow more assured that inflation is finally under control, a camp of investors is quietly building up protection against the risk of a future spike in prices.
Interest in the bond markets is expected to rise further on the back of increasing market fluctuations and global risks, following the recent heavy sell- off in the equity market.
The Malaysian economy advanced by 5.9% in the second quarter of 2024 (1Q 2024: 4.2%). The growth is driven by stronger domestic demand and further expansion in exports. Household spending increased amid sustained positive labour market conditions and larger policy support. Investment activity was...