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inflation continued to decline at a slower rate in october
neutral
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certain
2,009
549
slowing growth itself will contribute to containing the potential for second round effects on inflation, thereby containing further increases in prices in the second-half of 2009
hawkish
forward looking
certain
2,008
476
moving forward, the more challenging external environment has, however, increased the downside risks to the domestic economy
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,011
663
going forward, growth is expected to strengthen further, supported by domestic demand and continued improvement in external demand, particularly from the regional economies
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,010
820
the price pressures being experienced by the global economy are expected to persist over the medium term, arising from higher food, fuel and commodity prices
hawkish
forward looking
certain
2,007
736
while domestic headline inflation rose towards the end of 2010, it has remained low at 2.2
neutral
not forward looking
certain
2,011
867
this will be done in a measured and gradual manner, ensuring that monetary policy remains accommodative to support a sustainable economic growth in an environment of price stability
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,022
32
growth will be underpinned by the firm expansion of domestic demand
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,011
990
given these developments, the assessment going forward is for the global recovery to proceed at a more moderate pace
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,010
676
the strength of domestic demand is expected to sustain growth going into 2008
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,007
234
the malaysian economy has continued to perform well during the first quarter of 2008, driven by strong domestic demand
dovish
not forward looking
certain
2,008
833
financial conditions also remain supportive
dovish
not forward looking
certain
2,021
892
domestic demand will remain the key driver of growth, underpinned by favourable income and labour market conditions, spending on new and ongoing infrastructure projects and sustained capital investment by firms in the manufacturing and services sectors
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,018
472
the current assessment is that the domestic economy is expected to improve in the second half of 2009, supported by stabilisation in global economic conditions and the larger impetus from the implementation of the fiscal stimulus measures
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,009
201
while inflationary pressures are not expected to intensify, the rate of inflation is expected to remain in the region of the current levels for some time
neutral
forward looking
uncertain
2,006
745
the export sector is expected to continue to support growth in an environment of greater resilience of the world economy to higher oil prices and amidst expectations for a moderation in global demand for it products
hawkish
forward looking
certain
2,004
678
the trajectory of headline inflation will, however, be dependent on global oil and commodity price developments
neutral
forward looking
certain
2,019
959
while the moderating trends will affect the overall growth prospect, the malaysian economy is still projected to remain on a steady growth path
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,014
710
supply factors continue to be the key determinant affecting consumer prices with global commodity and energy prices projected to remain elevated
hawkish
forward looking
uncertain
2,011
159
in asia, the better external environment is supporting growth amid continued expansion in domestic demand
dovish
not forward looking
certain
2,014
368
domestic headline inflation was 3.4 in september on account of the slower increase in the transport category
hawkish
not forward looking
certain
2,011
185
the bank remains committed to utilise its policy levers as appropriate to create enabling conditions for a sustainable economic recovery
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,021
728
nevertheless, the trend of headline inflation will be dependent on future global oil prices which remain highly uncertain
hawkish
forward looking
uncertain
2,017
735
the unprecedented conditions that necessitated such actions have since abated
neutral
not forward looking
certain
2,022
492
in 2005, the economy is still expected to grow at close to its potential despite a more challenging international environment
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,005
505
nevertheless, in line with modest global growth prospects, pressures from global commodity prices are expected to be contained
neutral
forward looking
uncertain
2,013
168
however, the trajectory of headline inflation will be dependent on global oil prices
neutral
forward looking
uncertain
2,019
38
at this stage the risks are assessed to be about balanced, and consequently, the bank has decided to maintain the current stance of monetary policy
neutral
not forward looking
certain
2,008
101
economic activity in major advanced economies has improved but remains moderate
dovish
not forward looking
certain
2,016
233
for the region, growth is expected to be sustained by robust domestic demand, increased investment activity and intra-regional trade
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,011
266
while cost-push inflation continues to remain, the pace of increase is expected to be more gradual
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,011
470
nevertheless, global economic and financial conditions remain vulnerable to shifts in sentiments and heightened volatility in the international financial markets
neutral
forward looking
certain
2,014
688
global headline and core inflation edged downwards in recent months but continue to be above average
hawkish
not forward looking
certain
2,024
707
the robust economic growth was supported by stronger expansion in private sector demand, both consumption and investment demand, and more buoyant export growth arising from sustained expansion in global economic activity
dovish
not forward looking
certain
2,004
278
inflation is expected to turn positive in the coming months, as domestic economic conditions strengthen
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,009
570
at the same time, the mpc will also continue to monitor for risks of destabilising financial imbalances
neutral
forward looking
certain
2,014
670
the balance of risk to the inflation outlook is tilted to the upside and remains highly subject to any changes to domestic policy including on subsidies and price controls, financial market developments, as well as global commodity prices
hawkish
forward looking
uncertain
2,023
675
the ceiling and floor rates of the corridor of the opr are correspondingly increased to 3.25 percent and 2.75 percent, respectively
hawkish
not forward looking
certain
2,023
144
the global economy continues to expand moderately
neutral
not forward looking
certain
2,019
918
economic activity in the advanced and emerging economies has continued to improve
neutral
not forward looking
certain
2,017
141
going forward, inflation is expected to be affected by higher domestic costs
hawkish
forward looking
uncertain
2,014
263
risks to the global growth outlook arise mainly from political and policy uncertainties in the major economies, geopolitical and financial market developments, and volatility of commodity prices
hawkish
forward looking
uncertain
2,017
128
in the recent months, global economic and financial conditions have deteriorated following the escalation of the sovereign debt crisis in europe, the ongoing fiscal consolidation and the significant policy uncertainties
hawkish
not forward looking
certain
2,012
607
while private consumption is expected to moderate, it will remain supported by the steady rise in income and employment, and the additional disposable income from the lower oil prices
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,015
108
the external sector is expected to record a modest improvement and provide additional support to the economy
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,016
105
meanwhile, inflation decelerated to 3.5 percent in march, and is expected to moderate further amid subdued demand conditions and lower external price pressures
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,009
35
headline inflation is likely to turn negative in some months and remain low in the first half of 2019 before trending upwards as these transitory effects lapse
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,018
839
however, the recovery in the services sector has been slower
dovish
not forward looking
certain
2,020
537
the outcome of the us elections could heighten volatility in the near term
hawkish
forward looking
uncertain
2,024
495
the external sector will continue to be constrained by weak external environment
hawkish
forward looking
certain
2,016
979
the global economy continues to experience slow growth
hawkish
not forward looking
certain
2,013
271
for malaysia, the stronger economic growth performance in the second quarter of 2019 was underpinned by the resilience of private spending amid broad-based expansion in key economic sectors
dovish
not forward looking
certain
2,019
8
underlying inflation, as measured by core inflation, is expected to average below 1.0 for the year
dovish
not forward looking
uncertain
2,021
737
the recovery of the global economy is continuing, although the growth performance differs markedly across regions
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,011
523
the prospects are for the economy to expand within the region of 4.5 to 5.5 percent this year and 4 to 5 percent in 2016
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,015
968
although private consumption is expected to moderate as households adjust to the introduction of the goods and services tax gst, consumption expenditure will be supported by the steady rise in incomes and employment
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,015
279
headline inflation increased to 0.2 in march 2019 february -0.4, due mainly to the less negative transport inflation at -3.0 february -6.8
dovish
not forward looking
certain
2,019
853
several major economies have begun relaxing measures to contain the covid-19 pandemic, leading to the gradual resumption of economic activity
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,020
899
despite the increased volatility in the global financial and foreign exchange markets, these developments are not expected to derail malaysias growth
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,022
282
the global economic expansion remains moderate, with divergent growth momentum across economies in the first quarter of 2015
dovish
not forward looking
certain
2,015
758
commodity and food prices have continued their upward trend, and this is contributing to higher global inflation
hawkish
forward looking
certain
2,008
375
based on this assessment, the current level of the opr is consistent with the medium term outlook for growth and inflation
neutral
not forward looking
certain
2,007
937
for the emerging economies, while growth is slower, the economies continue to be the key contributor to global growth
neutral
not forward looking
certain
2,015
92
for the malaysian economy, latest indicators point to further improvement in exports and continued expansion in private sector investment spending
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,014
371
the strength of the recovery remains varied across countries mainly corresponding to their vaccination coverage, relaxation of containment measures and degree of policy support
neutral
not forward looking
uncertain
2,021
190
the sharp slowdown in global demand, the significant fall in commodity prices and the substantial decline in equity prices have exerted greater downward pressure on the growth prospects of regional economies
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,008
546
uncertainties in the global economy, the policy environment and geopolitical developments may, however, result in bouts of volatility in the regional financial and foreign exchange markets
neutral
forward looking
uncertain
2,017
804
overall, the economy is expected to register higher growth in 2017
neutral
forward looking
uncertain
2,017
325
looking ahead, inflation is expected to edge up driven by domestic cost factors
hawkish
forward looking
uncertain
2,013
568
the broad appreciation of the ringgit in the past year better reflects the economic fundamentals
neutral
not forward looking
certain
2,018
404
after evaluating the evidence on the downside risks to growth and the upside risks to inflation, the bank has decided to maintain the current stance of monetary policy
neutral
forward looking
certain
2,008
352
the recovery in the global economy is progressing amidst continued policy support and improvements in financial conditions
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,010
866
domestic headline inflation moderated in september to 1.8
neutral
not forward looking
certain
2,010
208
overall investment activity is expected to record a modest recovery, underpinned by ongoing and new projects, both in the public and private sectors
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,020
679
in north america, there have been tentative signs of improvements in the economy
neutral
not forward looking
uncertain
2,012
145
global growth prospects have also become more susceptible to increased downside risks in light of possible repercussions from the eu referendum in the united kingdom
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,016
567
in the malaysian economy, the expansion in domestic activity was supported by improvements in exports
dovish
not forward looking
certain
2,013
793
following a strong outturn in the first quarter of the year, the malaysian economy expanded at a more moderate pace in recent months as exports were weighed down by slower external demand, as expected
neutral
not forward looking
certain
2,023
6
in most of asia, growth has been sustained by the continued expansion in domestic demand
dovish
not forward looking
certain
2,015
329
the growth outlook will be further supported with greater certainty in domestic policy in the coming months
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,018
857
the cost-driven inflation is not expected to have a significant impact on the broader price trends given the stable domestic demand conditions
neutral
forward looking
certain
2,017
653
the weakness in the agriculture sector is also likely to persist in the first quarter
neutral
forward looking
certain
2,020
612
the ceiling and floor rates of the corridor of the opr are correspondingly reduced to 2.25 percent and 1.75 percent, respectively
dovish
not forward looking
certain
2,020
104
headline inflation continued to moderate, but core inflation has persisted above historical averages
hawkish
not forward looking
certain
2,023
21
tighter global financial conditions and elevated political and policy uncertainty could lead to financial market adjustments, further weighing on the overall outlook
neutral
forward looking
uncertain
2,019
517
while headline inflation has remained low in the recent period, it is projected to rise in the coming months as the impact of the changes in consumption tax policy lapses
hawkish
forward looking
certain
2,019
514
growth will also be supported by higher production from existing and new manufacturing facilities, particularly in the ee and primary-related sub-sectors, as well as oil and gas facilities
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,021
69
tourist arrivals are expected to continue rising, further lifting tourism-related activities
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,023
165
underlying inflation is expected to remain contained in the absence of strong demand pressures
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,019
301
headline inflation is expected to remain moderate for the remainder of 2012
neutral
forward looking
uncertain
2,012
648
these conditions are expected to continue with the slowing of global growth
neutral
forward looking
uncertain
2,010
66
looking ahead, global growth is expected to be sustained by positive labour market conditions, moderating inflation and less restrictive monetary policy
dovish
forward looking
certain
2,024
680
global and domestic developments have continued to affect the ringgit exchange rate and domestic financial markets
neutral
not forward looking
certain
2,015
900
a number of mitigating factors, including capacity expansion, would however moderate the impact on domestic inflation in 2008
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,007
450
headline inflation averaged at 1.0 in 2018
dovish
not forward looking
certain
2,019
68
the global economic expansion remains moderate
neutral
not forward looking
certain
2,014
700
the uncertainties in the policy environment are also contributing to the shift in sentiments in the international financial markets
hawkish
forward looking
uncertain
2,015
483
consequently, the bank maintains the assessment that with the expected moderation in inflation in the medium term, the greater priority is to avoid a fundamental downturn in economic activity
dovish
forward looking
uncertain
2,008
729
the strong imports of capital goods, manufacturing investment approvals and foreign direct investment inflows are indicators of sustained investment activity
neutral
not forward looking
certain
2,008
734
in the immediate term, the economy faces downside risks stemming from heightened trade tensions, prolonged weakness in the mining and agriculture sectors and some domestic policy uncertainty
hawkish
forward looking
uncertain
2,018
58