Economists broadly expect Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to raise the overnight policy rate (OPR) next year, as resilient economic growth and the prospect of higher inflation in 2027 could pave the way for monetary policy normalisation.
The research house said that should BNM implement a surprise OPR hike by 25 basis points, the net profit of banks would increase by an average of 3%, with their net interest margins expanded, but some banks would benefit more than others.
This article first appeared in The EdgeMalaysia Weekly on November 2, 2026 - November 8, 2026 ... Eight of nine economists polled expect the overnight policy rate (OPR) to stay at 2.75% ... He claimed trial for all three charges ... P/S ... .