November 18, 2024 01:12 GMT
MYR: USD/MYR- Malaysia’s Strong GDP Aids Rinngit
MYR
- USD/MYR is down at 4.470 in Kuala Lumpur morning; versus Friday's close of 4.4748.
- Ringgit continues to oscillate between the 200-day EMA of 4.5025 and the 100-day EMA of 4.4196.
- Bloomberg Asia dollar spot index is higher by 0.13% at the open and the Bloomberg Dollar spot index is 0.18% lower.
- USD/MYR one-month implied volatility is down this morning to 4.4690%, versus 4.4748% Friday’s close.
- Malaysia's 10-year bond yield is at 3.890%
- Malaysia 5 yr USD CDS at 42bps (Friday close 42bp, 5-year low 32bp in 2020).
Headlines
- Malaysia’s economy is set to enter 2025 on a strong footing, underpinned by the solid gross domestic product (GDP) trend thus far and positive consumption and investment outlook. (source: The Star Biz)
- Malaysia is poised to become a regional industrial gateway following its collaborations with Brazil in the semiconductor sector, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister (source: BBG)
Data Releases 19 November
- Exports YoY
- Imports YoY
- Trade Balance MYR
Government Bond Auction
- Malaysia to Sell MYR4.5bn 2029 Bonds.
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