US going to raise rates 50 - 75 basis points this year....
Hence, BNM going to raise at lease 25 basis points....
4.35p.a is a fool hearty deal.
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Very unlikely BNM will follow FED because our economy is not performing well. Last year inflation was up due to GST. This year inflation will continue worsen due to weak ringgit. We are seeing a cost push inflation and Malaysia economy is moving towards the down turn phase, increasing the OPR will worsen the economy further.
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My comments:
Most probably, BNM will increase the interest to ensure the RM will NOt depreciate too drastically, once FED increase the rate.
Malaysia 10 years Bond rate has reached 4.208% from 4.05% during mid Feb.
https://www.investing.com/rates-bonds/malay...year-bond-yieldCrude oil will not sustain at USD50. Foreign investors will continue to sell RM and buy USD to protect their investment as Malaysia economic is still very vulnerable to oil prices.
This post has been edited by ck98: Mar 12 2017, 02:36 PM