What to Watch as the Malaysia OPR Rate Hold Keeps Prices Steady
Malaysia OPR rate hold keeps rates at 2.75% as inflation stays low, exports surge, here's what it means for the ringgit and everyday prices.
Markets
Policy rates
Where the major central banks have set the price of money, what they did last, and when they meet next.
| Bank | Rate | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Federal ReserveUS | 3.75–4.00%+0.25 | |
| ECBEuro area | 2.50%+0.25 | |
| Bank of EnglandUK | 3.75%−0.25 | |
| Bank of JapanJapan | 1.25%+0.25 | |
| Swiss National BankSwitzerland | 0.00%−0.25 |
Source: Bank for International Settlements, daily central bank policy rate series. The figure beside each rate is its last change.
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