September 13, 2024 00:31 GMT
MYR: USD/MYR Down, Bond Yields Up at Morning Open
MYR
- USD/MYR is down at 4.3250 in Kuala Lumpur morning; versus yesterday's close of 4.3350.
- USD/MYR is down for the week following last week’s close of 4.3302
- Bloomberg Asia dollar spot index is up 0.16% at the open and the Bloomberg Dollar spot index is down 0.12%.
- USD/MYR one-month implied volatility is up this morning to 5.995%, versus 5.900% close yesterday.
- Malaysia's 10-year bond yield is marginally higher in yield at 3.75%
- Malaysia 5 yr USD CDS at 36bps (yesterday close 36bp, 5-year low 32 in 2020).
Headlines
- Malaysian equities saw the highest net selling by global investors on Sept. 11 in more than one month (source: Bloomberg).
- The outlook for demand for oil is ‘slowing sharply’ as the Chinese economy cools, pushing prices to a 3-year low,” according to a report from the International Energy Agency.
- West Texas Intermediate was through $69.50 in early morning trade before settling at $69.30 and Brent followed a similar pattern trading up at $72.50 before settling at $72.00
Data Releases
- No major releases today.
- Key releases for next week are Exports, Imports and Trade Balance where it is expected to confirm the ongoing strength in the Malaysian economy is set to continue giving the BNM the opportunity to remain on hold.
Government Bond Auction
- None
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